Anyone who’s considering an intervention for a loved one who’s struggling with substance abuse issues will want to know how to do an intervention the right way. By making sure you understand what you should and shouldn’t do during an intervention, you have the best chance of succeeding at what you’re trying to accomplish. For
You’ve probably heard a lot of 12 step programs. Some people like them and some people really want alternative options. At Promises Behavioral Health, we provide both types of treatment programs. As a result, you can choose the one that’s going to give you the highest and best level of help. It’s important to consider
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During times of stress and uncertainty, it is understandable that we may want to turn to our old ways of coping to escape from the constant flood of coronavirus updates. Whether that escape is through substance use or coming back to an unhealthy mental health pattern, navigating this unpredictable and unprecedented time may seem impossible
If you’re facing an addiction to alcohol and looking for a facility where you can get help, you want one you can trust. That means you need to understand the features of a good alcohol addiction treatment center, so you can get the kind of quality help you deserve. These features might seem like they
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If you’re living with an alcoholic, it can be stressful. People who are addicted to alcohol or other substances can sometimes be unpredictable. They may engage in other behaviors you don’t agree with, spend money needlessly, or take advantage of others. In some cases, it can be hard to get them help because they aren’t
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If you have a loved one who’s recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction, it’s essential to help them have a clean and sober life. When you know how to live with a loved one in recovery, you can give them the best chance at a great future. That doesn’t mean you should do all
For many people, the cycle of addiction starts with their families. They may have parents, siblings, or other people close to them who abuse substances. Because of that, they may have learned these habits and behaviors from a young age. When that’s coupled with easy access to substances such as alcohol and drugs, addiction can
One of the main problems with drugs and alcohol is that they affect the way the brain works. They can cause serious and significant problems for anyone who uses or abuses them, especially over the long term. It’s important to understand addiction and the brain, so you can get a better idea of how drug
People often refer to drugs and alcohol, which makes it sound as though alcohol is in a separate category. But some people wonder, is alcohol a drug? The short answer is yes. It affects the body in a number of ways, and can be very detrimental if it’s misused or abused. Fortunately, at Promises Behavioral Health we can
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What Is Post-Acute Withdrawal? After a prolonged period of substance abuse, a drug user who enters recovery will go through three main phases: detox, acute withdrawal, and post-acute withdrawal. During the detox period, it is important that the patient be supervised by trained medical professionals as some drugs can cause life-threatening conditions during the
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