Narcissistic Personality Disorder in WomenFamily Resources, Mental Health, Mental Health - Women, RecoveryBy PromisesJanuary 14, 2020Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition marked by deep-seated insecurity hidden behind such things as outsized displays of arrogance, self-importance, and self-adulation. This condition affects a small but significant percentage of American adults. Both women and men develop NPD. However, the condition’s impact on women differs from its impact on men in…
Protecting Relationships from DepressionDepression, Family Resources, Mental Health, RecoveryBy PromisesJanuary 7, 2020According to statistics, nearly 15 million adults in the U.S. struggle with depression. While that number alone is staggering, it doesn’t even tell us half the story when it comes to the condition’s actual impact. You see, the depression that directly afflicts millions also has a significant effect on those around them – their spouses,…
Types of Holistic TherapyAddiction Treatment, Mental Health, Recovery, TherapiesBy PromisesNovember 24, 2019Leave a commentWhen seeking help for substance abuse, you may have encountered an approach called holistic medicine or holistic therapies. If so, you may have been wondering what holistic therapy is and what the types of holistic therapy are. If so, read below for more information about this creative approach to substance abuse. What is Holistic Therapy?…
Signs of Gambling AddictionAddiction Treatment, Family Resources, Mental Health, Process Addictions, RecoveryBy PromisesNovember 21, 2019Leave a commentApproximately 2.5 million Americans suffer from compulsive gambling, and the gambling issue in the United States is growing with the legalization of gambling in 48 states plus the District of Columbia. People lose millions of dollars every year from gambling. Whether you are dealing with moderate gambling or gambling frequently, you may wonder how to…
How Does Rehab in Texas Work?Addiction Treatment, News, Recovery, UncategorizedBy PromisesNovember 18, 2019Leave a commentWith the drug epidemic at a critical high right now, it’s essential for people who are stuck in the midst of addiction to seek treatment. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, opioid abuse from fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, tripled in Texas in the last decade. In addition, other drug-related problems are an issue…
How To Get Someone Into Rehab: 7 Excuses You’ll Need to ConfrontAddiction Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Detox, RecoveryBy PromisesJune 8, 2019“I’m not going to rehab. I don’t have a problem.” Sound familiar? People who struggle with addiction will often deny they have a problem. Denial and resistance are hallmarks of addiction. How do you get someone into drug rehab when they say they don’t need help? After all forcing someone into rehab without a court…
Why a Spiritual Approach to Addiction Recovery?RecoveryBy PromisesJune 18, 2018By Tiffany Dzioba, PsyD, LMFT, Executive Director at Promises Malibu & Malibu Vista For many people, spirituality is a loaded term. It’s a word that is often closely tied to religion, dogma and doctrines. Some people find the word intimidating. However, when it comes to addiction recovery and mental health treatment, one of the most…
Top 10 Coping Skills You Learn in Drug RehabRecoveryBy PromisesJune 8, 2018One of the hardest parts about getting sober is learning how to cope with all the stress life throws at you without using drugs. In drug rehab, people learn to deal with this stress by developing new coping mechanisms. Different tools resonate with different people, but here are 10 of the go-to coping skills for…
Do Married Couples Have to Be Celibate in Addiction Recovery?RecoveryBy PromisesApril 9, 2018By Christian Castaneda, LCSW, Program Director at Promises Malibu Addiction recovery is a vulnerable and healing time when people must learn new ways of creating healthy relationships with themselves and others. Singles must remove themselves from unhealthy sexual encounters and refrain from starting new romantic or sexual relationships for one year. But what if you…
Managing Celibacy in Addiction Recovery: Why Can’t I Have Sex for One Year?RecoveryBy PromisesMarch 29, 2018By Christian Castaneda, LCSW, Program Director at Promises Malibu Addiction recovery is about letting go of the substances and behaviors that got you into trouble and learning new ways of coping with life. It requires being in touch with true feelings and old trauma. You also have to find new ways to deal with sex…
