8 Myths About Addiction You SHOULDN’T Believe Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinMay 22, 2017We all sometimes fall for the myths that our society feeds us. Don’t fall for these myths about addiction. Knowing the truth can save lives. Myth #1: Sheer willpower gets an addict through detox, rehab and long-term recovery. Yeah, the way sheer willpower gets a cancer patient into recovery… As absurd as we know it…
6 Ways DBT Can Help You Handle Distress TherapiesBy Promises AustinMay 19, 2017By Kelsey Harper, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist and Program Director at Promises Malibu Some people can sail through a crisis or upsetting event while others are overwhelmed by mild stress. What’s your coping style? One way we find out is through dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which we use to assess distress tolerance skills, identify the ways…
5 Coping Mechanisms to Help You Stay Sober Staying SoberBy Promises AustinMay 17, 2017People start using substances for a variety of reasons, one of the most common being to self-medicate, to numb-out, in order to ease the day’s stress. However, what may begin as a glass or two of wine or a quick hit of marijuana can slip into a full-blown addiction in what may seem like the…
Length of Addiction Treatment for Physicians: How Much Is Enough? Addiction - ProfessionalsBy Promises AustinMay 16, 2017By Gregory Skipper, MD, Medical Director, Promises Professionals Treatment Program Why do we physicians become addicted? And, once addicted, why are we likely to deny a problem exists and unlikely to seek help … until colleagues or the medical board step in? The answers to these questions are important because they are directly related to…
Signs of Adderall Abuse Prescription DrugsBy Promises AustinMay 9, 2017Adderall is a combination medication used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy or major depression. It is classified as a central nervous system stimulant. When used as prescribed, this medication can help you to stay focused, feel alert and pay attention. It’s also a drug that is commonly abused. Because its stimulating qualities can…
Celebrities Open Up About Having Anxiety and Other Mental Health Issues AnxietyBy Promises AustinMay 5, 2017May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and many celebrities and prominent public figures are using the month as an opportunity to speak out about the mental health issues that affect them. Mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), dyslexia, autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and others will be highlighted and humanized…
What Is the Difference Between Biofeedback Therapy and Neurofeedback Therapy? TherapiesBy Promises AustinApril 14, 2017Biofeedback therapy is the general term for a range of techniques that rely on information provided by your own body to help you improve your physical or mental well-being. One of the many methods used to achieve this goal is neurofeedback therapy, which relies on information gathered from a specific part of your brain. A…
Is Your Anger Trying to Tell You Something? Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinApril 13, 2017Anger is instinctive, or at least that’s how it often feels. Someone cuts you off in traffic? Anger. Stub your toe? Anger. Think you’ve been unfairly reprimanded by your boss? Feeling angry is probably not far away. The immediacy with which we often experience anger has led many to conclude that anger is one of…
How 7 Common Mental Health Disorders Can Impact Your Sex Life Mental HealthBy Promises AustinApril 11, 2017Most of us experience ups and downs in our sex lives, where things may be good for a while (or with a particular partner) and then not so good (or non-existent) for a while. A harsh reality for people who grapple with mental health conditions is that they are more likely than others to experience…
What Happens to Your Body During Alcohol Poisoning Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinApril 6, 2017Alcohol poisoning, also referred to as alcohol overdose, is a serious problem that kills more than 2,200 people each year. Most of the people who succumb to alcohol poisoning are males between the ages of 35 and 64 years old. Understanding alcohol poisoning and its causes is the best way to protect yourself while drinking.…
