What Makes Rehab Successful? Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinOctober 16, 2015Drug rehab success rates statistics are hard to find because success is difficult to measure. When someone relapses after treatment, it doesn’t necessarily mean the treatment wasn’t successful. There are many other factors involved. Although it is challenging to measure treatment success, we can say what elements of a treatment program make it more successful…
The Blame and Shame of Addiction Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinOctober 15, 2015Addiction touches most lives at some point. Whether you’ve personally faced it or have watched a family member or friend struggle with it, it’s on your radar. Only you know the true impact that it’s had on you. Perhaps addiction has cost you your job, relationship, freedom, vehicle or health. It might have led to…
When Being in Love Makes You Feel Completely Crazy Mental HealthBy Promises AustinOctober 10, 2015Healthy relationships are composed of two people who offer each other love and support, and when you’re in a healthy relationship, you feel serenity, comfort and happiness whenever you think of your loved one. But for some people, being in love often isn’t accompanied by feelings of peace. Instead, it’s accompanied by feelings of being…
Is Online Dating Fueling Your Sex Addiction? Sex AddictionBy Promises AustinOctober 8, 2015Online dating has exploded over the last several years, and while it can be a valid and efficient way to find a mate, it can also become an unhealthy obsession. Are you scrolling through possible dates on an hourly basis? Do you find a date only to wonder if there’s a better option on the…
How to Find Help for Sex Addiction Sex AddictionBy Promises AustinOctober 6, 2015If you or your partner struggles with an addiction to sex, finding help isn’t easy, but it is possible. Unlike people with drug or alcohol addiction, sex addicts are limited when it comes to treatment facilities. Part of the difficulty in finding treatment for sex addiction is the controversial nature of the disorder, also known…
Signs That a Teenager Has Been Smoking Pot Teen IssuesBy Promises AustinOctober 6, 2015Teens use marijuana more than any other illicit substance. Its use comes in second only to alcohol when it comes to underage substance abuse. So if you think your teen might be smoking pot, you just might be right. There are some physical and behavioral signs that are specific to marijuana that you can look…
Is It Love or Addiction? Sex AddictionBy Promises AustinOctober 3, 2015Love is one of the most cherished of human experiences. Most people hope to deeply bond with another human being romantically, spiritually and mentally. Songs and movies continually remind you that somewhere out there is your true soulmate, the person who will be your most important companion and make you complete. So it’s no wonder…
Comorbid PTSD, Heroin Addiction Increases Risk for Major Depression, Suicide PTSD & TraumaBy Promises AustinOctober 2, 2015Significant numbers of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have diagnosable problems with substance abuse and/or substance addiction. Some of these individuals are addicted to the powerful opioid street drug heroin. In a study published in January 2015 in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, a team of researchers from Australia’s University of New South…
Heavy Drinking Increase Risks for Unsafe Sex Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinOctober 2, 2015People who drink heavily have increased chances of engaging in unsafe sex and exposing themselves to a sexually transmitted disease, according to recent findings from a team of American researchers. Alcohol is known for its ability to lower inhibition levels and increase the odds that a person will act impulsively or recklessly. In a study…
What Everyone Should Know About Suboxone Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinOctober 2, 2015Mark was an avid racquetball player, hitting the court nearly every day until his shoulder, weakened by years of baseball, finally gave out on him. He went in for surgery, but in addition to getting his body repaired, Mark acquired a liking — and soon an obsessive need — for opioid painkillers. At first, the…
