Six Myths about Prescriptions Drugs Personal Resources, Prescription Drugs, RecoveryBy Promises AustinFebruary 18, 2020Can you imagine the world without antibiotics? It is not an exaggeration to say that the development of penicillin changed the course of history. Drugs and vaccines have made it possible to treat intractable diseases and even eradicate some of the most devastating diseases. Then there are pain medications. One of the earliest pharmaceutical grade…
Moving Beyond The Moral Model of Addiction Addiction Treatment, RecoveryBy Promises AustinFebruary 17, 2020Addictions are hard to understand. We need an explanation for why people do the things that addicted people do. That’s what the moral model of addiction does for us. It explains things. As human beings, we strive to make sense of the world and our place in it—it is a part of human nature. We…
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…
Choosing the Right Treatment Center Addiction Treatment, Personal Resources, RecoveryBy Promises AustinFebruary 13, 2020Choosing the right treatment center is crucially important to getting well if you struggle with drug addiction. You have a lot of options, and knowing which type of treatment is right for you is not necessarily obvious. You need to understand your options, what they mean and what kind of person is best suited to each.…
10 Good Reasons to Get Clean and Sober Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Staying Sober, TestimonialsBy Promises AustinFebruary 6, 2020When you’ve come to that point in your drug- or alcohol-using life when you’re maybe thinking about getting clean and sober, ask yourself why it is that you really want to do this. While some of the following reasons may not apply to you, they are the top reasons for many others. They are the…
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…
Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Women Family Resources, Mental Health, Mental Health - Women, RecoveryBy Promises AustinJanuary 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 Depression Depression, Family Resources, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Promises AustinJanuary 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 Therapy Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Recovery, TherapiesBy Promises AustinNovember 24, 2019When 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 Addiction Addiction Treatment, Family Resources, Mental Health, Process Addictions, RecoveryBy Promises AustinNovember 21, 2019Approximately 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…
