May 2011 - Page 2 of 2 - Promises Behavioral Health

Recognizing Stages of Alcoholism Helps Promote Awareness and Treatment of the Disease

May 10, 2011 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Alcoholism

Those suffering from alcoholism, suffer from a disease. Friends and family will tell you that the person they once knew is no longer the same person. Oftentimes, loved ones don’t even recognize the person sitting in front of them anymore because alcohol changes people. It can make some people angry and argumentative – even violent. …

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Spring Births May Increase Chances of Developing Anorexia

May 10, 2011 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Eating Disorders

A new study has found that anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder that can result in death, is more common among people born in spring months. Researchers from Oxford University said their study, the largest to date, provides clear evidence of a “season of birth” effect in anorexia.

Facing Your Truth In Recovery: Sometimes It Hurts, But It Gets Better

May 2, 2011 / By / Recovery

Let’s face it. There are many things we all wish we could do over again – including those of us who are in recovery. In fact, it’s not stretching it to say that those in recovery anguish more over what’s happened in the past than most people. This is especially true during the first few …

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Anti-Inflammatory Drugs May Reduce Effectiveness of Some Antidepressants

May 2, 2011 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mood Disorders

A new study has found that some anti-inflammatory medications, including ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen, can reduce the effectiveness of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), the most commonly prescribed antidepressant medications. SSRIs are often used to treat depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. This could help explain why many people suffering from depression do not respond to …

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