Often, as the New Year rolls around, the practice of creating recovery resolutions offers a time to think about what to leave behind as you seek change in the coming year or seek to reaffirm your recovery resolutions. This year it’s time for a reset. To honor the year we just had, let’s do things […]
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The human brain has a natural tendency to focus on negativity. It’s so second nature to us that there’s even a name for it, negativity bias. It can affect everything from our anxiety levels to our relationships. Negative thought patterns are not helpful or hopeful for anyone. Still, for someone in recovery, it may leave
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“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
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Family and friends who try to help a drug addict get a lot of mixed messages: “You’re one of the single greatest influences in your loved one’s life.” “You didn’t cause it, you can’t cure it and you can’t control it.” The first statement and the “three Cs” of addiction recovery are often both true,
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We are all aware that stress is an everyday occurrence. Our fast-paced lifestyle, reliance on social media, multiple sources of conflicting information, and the global pandemic all cause us to experience stress. These feelings can lead us to ask the question, “how do I manage stress?” Stress is no laughing matter. Despite studies that show
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The road to sobriety is not a straight path. It is a journey that takes an immense amount of hard work, determination, and commitment. Thankfully, you do not have to go through this difficult process alone. There are plenty of leadership tools in recovery that can help you succeed and avoid relapse. Leadership Tools in
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We currently face traumatic circumstances, financial woes, mental health concerns, family issues, and for some, addiction. People need to understand that those who suffer from addiction need our assistance as well as expert care. Life coaching for recovery can be an indispensable factor for turning your life around and set you on a path for
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We all know that stress is everywhere, and this seems even more true today. It is hard to avoid stressful situations on a regular basis. It is hard to stay positive when protests, pandemics, and disasters are happening all around us. So it is normal to ask, “is stress affecting my health?” Given the serious
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Relapse prevention requires a plan of relapse prevention techniques that help you or your loved one stay clean and sober, and to successfully continue in recovery. The Promises Behavioral Health professionals understand that recovery is not easy and that relapse prevention is an ongoing part of recovery. We are here to help you through your treatment and
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In the U.S., do you know what the most abused substance is? The answer may come as a surprise- alcohol. Alcohol comes in many forms. So what are the most common types of alcohol abused? From beer to wine, these alcoholic beverages can significantly change to the brain’s chemical balance. As a result, it may aggravate
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