Difference Between CBT and DBTAddiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinJanuary 26, 2020Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) are both effective in treating both mental disorders and drug or alcohol addiction. These evidence-based methods include both individual and group therapy led by a licensed treatment specialist. However, there are some differences between CBT and DBT. Ultimately, Dialectical behavioral therapy is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy.…
Pets: Natural Stress RelieversFamily Resources, Mental Health, Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinJanuary 24, 2020Stress is a major trigger for alcohol and drug abuse, especially among recovering addicts. Even non-dependent drinkers often look to alcohol as a way to “decompress” or “take the edge off,” which ends up leading to even more stress. So finding healthy, positive ways to relieve stress will decrease your chances for relapse as well…
Signs of an AlcoholicAddiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinJanuary 23, 2020Sometimes we are not the best judge of our own behavior or condition. Such is the case when it comes to gauging our relationship with alcohol. Going on a weekend bender once or twice a year does not necessarily make you an alcoholic. Going on a bender every weekend and sipping a few throughout the…
Avoiding Boredom Can Help You Beat AddictionMental Health, Personal Resources, Staying SoberBy Promises AustinJanuary 23, 2020What do you do when you’re bored? Most people reach for a book or the remote control or rustle through the cupboards to find a snack, but many people turn to drug and alcohol use to bide the time. When life seems dull and monotonous, drug addicts and alcoholics often start thinking about getting high…
Avoid Situations Likely to Trigger Alcohol or Drug UseAddiction Treatment, Alcohol Abuse, Mental Health, Staying SoberBy Promises AustinJanuary 22, 2020Making the choice to avoid situations likely to lead you into trouble with alcohol or drug abuse is an excellent one. But it is also easier said than done. What can you really do to keep away from people and places that are filled with temptations and opportunity to fall back into your old ways?…
Signs Mom Is DrinkingAlcohol Abuse, Family Resources, Mental HealthBy Promises AustinJanuary 21, 2020According to the National Institutes of Health, more than one in five women has more than three drinks every time she consumes alcohol. Although women are less likely to drink than men, their lower weight and reduced water content means that they’ll start experiencing problems related to their drinking much sooner. If you suspect that…
Benefits of a Family ProgramAddiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinJanuary 20, 2020When addiction occurs in the family, it creates a wide range of problems and conflicts which no one in the home is equipped to handle. Eventually, issues arise that far exceed substance abuse. For instance, neglect, abuse, financial problems, stress, and emotional turmoil take their toll as the family unit disintegrates. For this reason, there…
Is Your Partner in Danger of Becoming an Alcoholic?Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Abuse, Mental HealthBy Promises AustinJanuary 20, 2020Casual or social drinking is a common form of behavior, and women involved in serious romantic relationships are generally not concerned if their partners imbibe on occasion, even if they themselves are teetotalers. On the other hand, no woman wants to become involved with a full-blown alcoholic, unless perhaps she has a drinking problem of…
How Childhood Pain Leads to Relationship TraumaFamily Resources, Mental Health, Personal Resources, PTSD & TraumaBy Promises AustinJanuary 19, 2020People with a history of childhood trauma often carry those issues unconsciously forward into adult relationships. A pattern of childhood neglect, emotional or physical abuse, or a story involving sexual molestation or rape creates difficulties for adults as they attempt to make long-term bonds in committed relationships. It is not uncommon to find such an…
Overcoming Hopelessness in DepressionDepression, Family Resources, Mental Health, Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinJanuary 18, 2020“Things will never get better.” “I’m worthless.” “I’ll never be happy.” If these statements sound familiar, you may be struggling with depression. One of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders, depression afflicts nearly 7 million Americans annually. Almost one-third of these cases are classified as severe, and they are the ones in which feelings of hopelessness…
