A Functional Alcoholic AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 12, 2013Alcoholism can be tricky. Maybe you have a friend who seems to drink a lot, but you cannot imagine that she is really an alcoholic. She has a good job. She takes care of her responsibilities. She always seems put together. So is it possible that she is dependent on alcohol? The answer is yes.…
Alcoholism in Older Women: A Brief Look at a Hidden Epidemic AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 9, 2013Alcoholism and addiction recognize no boundaries. These equal opportunity killers of mind, body, and spirit certainly do not discriminate based on age or gender, and alcoholism in particular cuts a deep, broad swath across the entire demographic landscape.
Survivors of Mass Trauma Can Experience PTSD Symptoms Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 11, 2013The Oklahoma City bombing, 9-11 and mass school shootings have all tragically claimed victims. Some of those victims died from bodily wounds and others remain with psychological wounds.
Internet Addiction Is a Real Problem AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 15, 2012Whether it is to read the news, visit a social media site, or research a topic, many people go online for a legitimate reason and then wind up spending far more time online than they had originally planned. In fact, in the past 11 years Internet traffic has gone up 528 percent world wide.
Can Suicide Scales Predict a Future Suicide Attempt? Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 16, 2011Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It is the only cause of death among the top 20 listed that has experienced a rise in ranking. Suicide rates for those 40-65 years old are undergoing the sharpest increase. Furthermore, 60 percent of completed suicides are successful on the first attempt.…
