Managing Celibacy in Addiction Recovery: Why Can’t I Have Sex for One Year?RecoveryBy Promises AustinMarch 29, 2018By Christian Castaneda, LCSW, Program Director at Promises Malibu Addiction recovery is about letting go of the substances and behaviors that got you into trouble and learning new ways of coping with life. It requires being in touch with true feelings and old trauma. You also have to find new ways to deal with sex…
Mindfulness: A Healthy Alternative to Substance Abuse for Creative PeoplePersonal ResourcesBy Promises AustinMarch 14, 2018By Kenneth England, MFT, Primary Therapist at Promises Malibu Creative people have long been associated with lavish use and abuse of alcohol and drugs. Many talented people have been molded by the idea that drinking and drugs inspire their craft. Although scientists have long looked for a direct link between creative inspiration and drug use,…
How Long Does it Take for Caffeine to Wear Off?Other AddictionsBy Promises AustinMarch 5, 2018Many people don’t consider caffeine a drug, but it is the most commonly used mood-altering drug in the world. While about 1.6 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide a day, tea, chocolate, cocoa beverages, soft drinks and energy drinks also contain varying amounts of caffeine. The stimulant effects of caffeine on the central nervous…
