How Long Does Alcohol Poisoning Last? Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinDecember 22, 2016What exactly is alcohol poisoning? Does everyone experience it the same way? And how long does alcohol poisoning last? If you’ve had a few too many drinks, gone on a binge, experienced a blackout, or woken up with the worst hangover ever after a night of partying, these questions may be swirling around in your…
How to Help an Alcoholic Sibling Family ResourcesBy Promises AustinDecember 22, 2016It is often said that alcoholism is a family disease. Maybe only one family member is drinking, but the whole family reels. Figuring out how to help an alcoholic family member can be confusing and frustrating, but there are a few guidelines that can help you, as a brother or sister of an active alcoholic,…
Maintaining Strong Boundaries with an Addict Family ResourcesBy Promises AustinDecember 22, 2016Detaching your emotions from your behaviors is an important skill to learn when a loved one is an addict. It means that no matter how upset, angry or manipulated you feel, you will always behave in the same way toward the addict and her addiction. Understanding that emotions and actions can be separated is the…
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Mind and Body? Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinDecember 21, 2016By Courtney Cosby Alcohol often gives a temporary boost of confidence and numbs a person to the realities and burdens of his (or her) life. It also can make an ordinary person seem like a supermodel — at least for a time. But these feelings are only short-term. The long-term effects of alcohol on the…
What Are the Negative Effects Of Adrenaline? Mental HealthBy Promises AustinDecember 20, 2016By Rai Cornell There are several negative effects of adrenaline, which include both physical and emotional symptoms. Adrenaline is a hormone that is released by the adrenal glands in response to fear, anxiety, anger and excitement. Adrenaline may also be released in response to certain drugs or mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder.…
How to Prevent Compassion Fatigue Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinDecember 16, 2016Chances are you have heard the term “caregiver burnout,” which is defined as “a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by a change in attitude — from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned. Burnout can occur when caregivers don’t get the help they need, or if they try to…
Teens and Cocaine: A Dangerous Combination Teen IssuesBy Promises AustinDecember 15, 2016Cocaine may not immediately strike anyone as a popular drug with teens, but it is more common than you might think. It is the fourth most abused substance among young people, after alcohol, marijuana and prescription drugs. If you have a teen, know that cocaine can lead to brain damage, drug addiction and other serious…
Are Your Friends and Companions Leading You Into Addiction? Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinDecember 12, 2016If you have friends who abuse drugs or alcohol, you could be in danger of falling victim to the same self-destructive pattern of behavior. You may feel this is not the case, or that the risk is exaggerated. As a believer in self-control and personal responsibility, you may be convinced you have the willpower and…
‘The Girl on the Train’ Mystery: Did Depression or Alcoholism Come First? Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinDecember 6, 2016It’s hard to know what came first for Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) in the mystery thriller “The Girl on the Train” — alcoholism or depression. What is apparent is that these two issues were inextricably linked and compounded by one another, and helped fuel her downward spiral. Depression or Alcoholism: The Chicken-Before-the-Egg Phenomenon Viewers don’t…
8 Reasons Why the Holidays Are the Right Time for Residential Addiction Treatment Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinNovember 23, 2016By Matthew Goldenberg, D.O. If you are a professional whose alcohol or drug use has gotten out of control, you may be telling yourself that when the New Year comes, you will reach out for the help that you need. Your addiction is likely telling you that you can make it through one more holiday.…
