Understanding Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Family Resources, Mental Health, Personal Resources, PTSD & TraumaBy Promises AustinFebruary 20, 2020A father and son on a weekend fishing trip eagerly set out in their boat on the river early one morning. All is going well until the son, standing too close to the side of the boat while trying to reel in his line, suddenly slips and falls over the side into the deep water…
Should Families of Drug Addicts Try Financial Tough Love? Family Resources, Personal Resources, RecoveryBy Promises AustinFebruary 19, 2020Mark Kerrigan, brother of American figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, has been accused of killing his father in an alcohol-induced rage. Kerrigan’s problems with addiction have been ongoing for years, and his parents even sued him for more than $100,000, reportedly to push him toward seeking treatment. John Quinones and Christine Brozyna of ABC.com explore this…
Addiction Recovery & the Negative Effects of Not Letting Go Addiction Treatment, Family Resources, RecoveryBy Promises AustinFebruary 16, 2020Addiction recovery is a long and involved process for all concerned – not just the addict. But whether you are the addict in recovery, or the family members, friends or co-workers, one thing is certain: there’s no point in continually focusing on the bad memories. That just clouds the situation and makes healing for everyone…
How to Tell if You Need Drug Rehab Addiction Treatment, Family Resources, Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinFebruary 14, 2020In the case of drug and alcohol addiction, it can be difficult to step back from ourselves and view our situation objectively. It’s hard to know how to tell if you need drug rehab. If you believe you might have a problem with drugs or alcohol or have been asked by family and friends to…
Parents’ Habits Influence Drinking Behavior of Children Alcohol Abuse, Family ResourcesBy Promises AustinFebruary 12, 2020Parents debate whether their drinking habits affect the choices of their children: should they drink responsibly in front of them or forego alcohol altogether in their presence? If the parents occasionally drink to excess, will it affect their children adversely? New evidence shows that parents’ drinking habits do influence the drinking behavior of their children,…
Driving Drunk with Child in Car is Now Felony in New York Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Abuse, Family Resources, NewsBy Promises AustinFebruary 11, 2020Former New York governor David Paterson signed a bill called Leandra’s Law on Wednesday This means driving drunk with child in a car is now a felony in New York. Lenny Rosado, the father of 11-year-old Leandra Rosado, who was killed in a drunk-driving accident last month, broke down in tears after the Senate voted…
How to Recognize a High-Functioning Alcoholic Alcohol Abuse, Family Resources, Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinFebruary 10, 2020It has been suggested that about half of alcoholics can be described as high-functioning alcoholics. But do you know how to recognize a high functioning alcoholic? These are people who maintain careers, raise a family, and have plenty of friends – all the while drinking alcoholically. These people are very adept at disguising abusive drinking…
How to Deal With Executive Burnout Addiction - Professionals, Family Resources, Mental Health, Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinFebruary 9, 2020All across America, in companies big and small, executive burnout is on the rise. It should be no surprise, given the frantic, wild economic fluctuations, intense competition, businesses folding left and right, trying to squeeze as much productivity out of every employee as possible and cutting costs – and sometimes corners – just to stay…
The 12 R’s of Recovery Family Resources, Recovery, Staying SoberBy Promises AustinFebruary 4, 2020Recovery from addiction to alcohol and/or prescription or street drugs is a long process. It can be overwhelming to think about. Many addicts cringe just thinking about the initial withdrawal process and never follow through to get started on the road to recovery. For the ones who do—and perhaps you or one of your loved…
Pets: Natural Stress Relievers Family 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…
