February 18, 2014 - Promises Behavioral Health

How to Treat PTSD and Alcohol Dependence Together

February 18, 2014 / By / Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition involving flashbacks, difficulty sleeping and a variety of emotional responses when faced with subsequent stressful situations. Complicating treatment is PTSD’s tendency to appear in combination with other mental disorders like anxiety, depression or substance abuse. In the case of the latter, experts believe that patients are …

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Brain Changes Pronounced in Schizophrenics Who Smoke Marijuana

February 18, 2014 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Drug Addiction

Cannabis use disorder is the standard term for people diagnosed with cannabis (marijuana or hashish) addiction or a pattern of dysfunctional, non-addicted cannabis use that causes serious impairment or life disruption. People affected by this disorder commonly experience changes in their brain function that include significant memory problems. In a study published in December 2013 …

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The Addictive Risks of Emotional Shopping

February 18, 2014 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Behavioral Addiction

With the winter weather bringing nothing but cold temperatures, gray skies and more and more snow, the appeal of the brightly lit and fully stocked mall may be great. Buying that new purse or that pair of shoes that will be perfect for showing off your first pedicure of spring probably makes you feel better …

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