Alcohol abuse affects the brain, the body and the mind, causing changes that impact behavior as well as the physical and emotional well-being of its victims. It also creates tremendous personal, social and work-related upheaval in the lives of alcoholics who continue to drink and can’t find a way out of the chemical prison they’re …
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Polysubstance abuse accounts for potential increased risk of serious consequences from drug use, including altered mental state, overdose, or death. What is polysubstance abuse? Why is it so dangerous? Promises Behavioral Health recognizes the signs and symptoms of polysubstance addiction and welcomes you or your loved one into an individualized treatment program. What is polysubstance abuse, …
“I’m not going to rehab. I don’t have a problem.” Sound familiar? People who struggle with addiction will often deny they have a problem. Denial and resistance are hallmarks of addiction. How do you get someone into drug rehab when they say they don’t need help? After all forcing someone into rehab without a court …
Family and friends who try to help a drug addict get a lot of mixed messages: “You’re one of the single greatest influences in your loved one’s life.” “You didn’t cause it, you can’t cure it and you can’t control it.” The first statement and the “three Cs” of addiction recovery are often both true, …
Drug users typically start out using one drug. You embrace the escape from the stress, anxiety, trauma, or grief in your life. The next step, according to multiple sources, is to take other drugs. The professional team at Promises Behavioral Health knows the dangers of mixing substances and can help you through recovery. Learn about the …
Despite weed’s social acceptance and legal status in some states, it’s still a substance with high potential for abuse and addiction. The main ingredient in weed is THC. It changes the brain in ways that make it very difficult to quit marijuana if you’re a heavy user. If you’re wondering how to stop smoking weed, …
Benzodiazepines were prescribed for decades, and then became a commonly abused class of drugs. Mixing benzos and alcohol has serious risks for anyone that mixes these two drugs. Promises Behavioral Health understands the correlation between alcohol and benzos abuse, and the associated risks, and helps clients enter into recovery to get their life back on track. To …
We are all aware that stress is an everyday occurrence. Our fast-paced lifestyle, reliance on social media, multiple sources of conflicting information, and the global pandemic all cause us to experience stress. These feelings can lead us to ask the question, “how do I manage stress?” Stress is no laughing matter. Despite studies that show …
The road to sobriety is not a straight path. It is a journey that takes an immense amount of hard work, determination, and commitment. Thankfully, you do not have to go through this difficult process alone. There are plenty of leadership tools in recovery that can help you succeed and avoid relapse. Leadership Tools in …
Did you join a social media site dedicated to the wine mom culture that started you on the path to developing alcohol use disorder (AUD)? Do you schedule your daily activities or social life around mommy wine groups? Promises Behavioral Health realizes the strong impact that drinking wine or any other alcohol has on the lives …