Tips for Coping with Isolation During Coronavirus Anxiety, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Family Resources, Mental Health, Mental Health - Women, Personal Resources, Staying SoberBy Promises AustinJune 16, 2020Leave a commentIt is not uncommon for fear to be challenging to manage emotionally, physically, and psychologically when hearing news about this crisis. Everyone across the globe has taken quick action regarding adapting mindsets, daily routines, work, and school. Not only is this pandemic a global health crisis, but it is also wreaking havoc on the economy.…
Common Reasons Teens Abuse Alcohol or Drugs Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Family Resources, Personal Resources, Teen IssuesBy Promises AustinJune 14, 2020The teen years are often considered the most difficult period of a person’s life. After all, how often do you hear anyone over the age of 30 wistfully say, “Oh, to be 15 again…”? Probably never. It’s a vulnerable time of life as teens attempt to navigate the precarious bridge between childhood and adulthood. And…
Common Pitfalls in Recovery and How to Avoid Them Bipolar, Borderline Personality, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Personal Resources, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Relapse Prevention, Staying Sober, TherapiesBy Promises AustinMay 1, 2020Recovery is a life-long journey. Anyone who has embraced lifelong sobriety will tell you that there are times where the road gets particularly rocky. Though you may go through periods of your life when you feel clear-headed and ready to take on the world, sometimes events in life can trigger temptations to return to drinking…
5 Steps to Prioritize Your Recovery Goals Addiction Treatment, Personal Resources, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Relapse Prevention, Staying SoberBy Promises AustinMay 1, 2020When considering lifelong sobriety, it’s important to know what your priorities are when heading in. Though many people considering entering therapy for substance abuse may find the task of lifelong sobriety to be daunting, the process is easier with goals in mind. These goals can involve your finances, your social or family life, or just…
How to Help an Addict Get Help Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinApril 1, 2020Leave a commentNearly half of all Americans have a family member or close friend struggling with a substance abuse disorder, addiction, or alcoholism. So if you’re wondering how to help an addict, you’re far from alone. Addiction is a disease that impacts not just the person with a substance abuse problem, but also their friends, family members,…
Fighting Relapse Triggers After Drug Rehab Family Resources, Personal Resources, Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Staying SoberBy Promises AustinMarch 9, 2020Keeping hold of the sobriety earned through drug rehab is an ongoing challenge. At every turn, it seems, newly sober individuals are fighting relapse triggers that lead back into drug use and addiction. Yet, just because those triggers exist does not mean that yielding to them is a foregone conclusion. Realizing what the most common…
Social Media, Teens, and Substance Abuse Family Resources, Mental Health, Personal Resources, Teen IssuesBy Promises AustinMarch 2, 2020Social media is big for teens. It’s a major way in which they interact with each other, and it can be positive. There are many downsides to social media use too, as many parents know, and substance abuse and mental health issues are two very important ones. Social media use can become obsessive in some…
10 Tips for Restructuring Your Life in Recovery Addiction Treatment, Family Resources, Personal Resources, Recovery, Staying SoberBy Promises AustinFebruary 24, 2020In recovery, things are bound to be different. There’s simply no way that life can go on as it did before. Still, recovery is a scary prospect for many who are just beginning this stage of the healing process. There are so many unknowns, and it’s hard to know how to plan for such a…
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…
