It’s Time to Take Telehealth for Addiction Seriously Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Info, online recovery, Telehealth Addiction TreatmentBy Promises Behavioral Health Editorial TeamJuly 20, 2021Telehealth services boomed in 2020 when the pandemic hit. Telehealth services have had the reputation of being second-best to in-person treatment. But now, it’s getting more attention as a legitimate treatment format. It’s time to take telehealth addiction treatment seriously. Let’s explore how it can reach more people needing addiction treatment now and in… Details
Is Outpatient Addiction Treatment Right For Me? Addiction Treatment, online recovery, outpatient addiction treatmentBy Promises Behavioral Health Editorial TeamJune 1, 2021You know you need addiction treatment. You also aren’t sure you need inpatient rehab. Could outpatient addiction treatment be an option? Outpatient rehab could be right for you if you don’t need 24-hour care, as stated by the scientific journal Psychiatric Services. So what do outpatient programs look like, and what are some of the… Details
Rewriting the Term “Opioid Addict” Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, MOUDBy Promises Behavioral Health Editorial TeamMay 25, 2021Stigma is harsh, but it’s usually easier than untangling the truth about opioid use disorder. Some people think substance use disorders are about moral failure or character flaws. These perceptions create stigma and shame for people coping with addiction. Opioid misuse is a complex health issue. Yet, stigma often gets in the way of treatment. … Details
Why What We Say Matters: MAT vs MOUD Addiction Treatment, MAT, MOUDBy Promises Behavioral Health Editorial TeamMay 19, 2021If you’ve been in substance use recovery, you may have heard about MAT and MOUD for addiction treatment. They both refer to medications used when treating opioid use disorders. They’re often used as if they are the same thing. However, there are differences. In this guide, we’ll dig into the similarities and differences between… Details
How Long Does It Take to Recover From Alcoholism? Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Abuse, Family Resources, Staying SoberBy Promises AustinJuly 30, 2020Alcohol abuse affects the brain, the body and the mind, causing changes that impact behavior as well as the physical and emotional well-being of its victims. It also creates tremendous personal, social and work-related upheaval in the lives of alcoholics who continue to drink and can’t find a way out of the chemical prison they’re… Details
How To Get Someone Into Rehab Addiction Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Detox, Family Resources, Personal Resources, RecoveryBy Promises AustinJuly 28, 2020“I’m not going to rehab. I don’t have a problem.” Sound familiar? People who struggle with addiction will often deny they have a problem. Denial and resistance are hallmarks of addiction. How do you get someone into drug rehab when they say they don’t need help? After all forcing someone into rehab without a court… Details
Ways You Can Help A Drug Addict Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Family Resources, Personal Resources, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Relapse PreventionBy Promises AustinJuly 26, 2020Family and friends who try to help a drug addict get a lot of mixed messages: “You’re one of the single greatest influences in your loved one’s life.” “You didn’t cause it, you can’t cure it and you can’t control it.” The first statement and the “three Cs” of addiction recovery are often both true,… Details
How to Stop Smoking Weed Drug & Alcohol Detox, Drug Addiction, Marijuana, Relapse PreventionBy Promises AustinJuly 24, 2020Despite weed’s social acceptance and legal status in some states, it’s still a substance with high potential for abuse and addiction. The main ingredient in weed is THC. It changes the brain in ways that make it very difficult to quit marijuana if you’re a heavy user. If you’re wondering how to stop smoking weed,… Details
How Do I Manage Stress? Anxiety, Family Resources, Mental Health, Personal Resources, RecoveryBy Promises AustinJuly 22, 2020We are all aware that stress is an everyday occurrence. Our fast-paced lifestyle, reliance on social media, multiple sources of conflicting information, and the global pandemic all cause us to experience stress. These feelings can lead us to ask the question, “how do I manage stress?” Stress is no laughing matter. Despite studies that show… Details
Helpful Leadership Tools in Recovery Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Staying SoberBy Promises AustinJuly 20, 2020The road to sobriety is not a straight path. It is a journey that takes an immense amount of hard work, determination, and commitment. Thankfully, you do not have to go through this difficult process alone. There are plenty of leadership tools in recovery that can help you succeed and avoid relapse. Leadership Tools in… Details
