August 26, 2014 - Promises Behavioral Health

Noted Trauma Expert Joins Promises P.A.T.H Treatment Center

August 26, 2014 / By / Promises News

Licensed psychologist Stevie Stanford, PhD, joins Promises P.A.T.H addiction and mental health treatment center as clinical director. Austin, TX (PRWEB) Aug. 26, 2014 – Promises Austin addiction treatment center is proud to welcome licensed psychologist Stevie Stanford, PhD, as Clinical Director. In this role, she will help expand the center’s dedicated trauma treatment program. Stanford …

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10 Ways to Deal with Persistent Loneliness

August 26, 2014 / By / Personal Resources

We all experience loneliness from time to time. Some is situational, as in we may be separated from loved ones and family members for a short period due to business, travel, school or other circumstances. Some loneliness is nearly inescapable, like the unbearable sadness and loneliness we feel after a loved one dies. While loneliness …

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How to Help Your Kids Understand Addiction

August 26, 2014 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Family Resources

For children, the concept of addiction as a disease is a tough one. In fact, it’s not always easy for adults to understand either. As a parent it is your job to talk to your kids about addiction if someone in their lives has a substance abuse problem. Whether it is a parent, a sibling …

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Marijuana in the Workplace: Policy Confusion Reigns

August 26, 2014 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Drug Addiction

With the legalization of marijuana in some states, companies are adopting new policies on marijuana in the workplace. Even the FBI was reportedly reconsidering its policy against hiring marijuana users. Why the proposed switch? The realization that many successful computer hackers are also marijuana smokers came to light. Excluding marijuana users could be costing the …

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The Dangers of Alcohol and Water Recreation

August 26, 2014 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Alcoholism

The temperature is high and the calendar is full. Many people will spend their summer running from one social gathering to the next, and during these events they are bound to encounter opportunities to drink alcohol.