If you’ve been through a rehab program to break free of opioids or alcohol addiction, you may have used the drug Vivitrol. Vivitrol is a relatively recent drug that is commonly used for the treatment of alcohol dependence or to prevent relapse in patients struggling with opioid dependence. It can help users break free from …
It is a common belief that a person with an addiction is “fixed” or cured during drug rehab. But because addiction is a chronic disease, even after completing drug or alcohol rehab, there’s still work to do. Thanks to detox and treatment, you have cleansed substances from your body and gained new insights in therapy …
Relapse is more the rule than the exception in addiction recovery. In fact, relapse is considered a component of addiction, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which says, “Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.” Instead of viewing relapse as …
Narcissistic 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 …
According 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, …
If you or a loved one are using methamphetamine, you’re likely already aware of how the drug can cause immediate negative effects. You may not understand how the drug can cause lasting health problems when used for an extended period. If you or a loved one are ready to get help for addiction to avoid …
Getting the right kind of treatment for addiction issues is very important. You might not be sure just how to get that help, but we want to be the facility you turn to. At Promises Behavioral Health, we can give you the tools you need to break the cycle of a psychological dependence on drugs …
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If you or someone you love has addiction issues related to drinking, you might have asked yourself: why is alcohol addictive? That’s a fair question, and one a lot of people wonder about. After all, many people drink and not all of them become addicted to it. But yet alcohol is an addictive substance. So …
How to stop drinking is a popular internet search, and something that’s on the mind of someone who’s battling an alcohol addiction. Whether you or a loved one may have a problem with alcohol, Promises Behavioral Health can help. We want to see you succeed, and enjoy living a recovered life that can bring you …
Quitting drugs is often a painful problem due to withdrawal. And this reaction is one that goes through many different phases before finishing. Therefore, you must understand the stages of withdrawal to keep yourself safe. These steps usually occur with most people but will vary in many ways. Take them as a guideline to the …
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