When people consider getting treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction, there are often other issues at work. For example, many people struggling with mental health problems abuse addictive substances. If your case is like this, rehab specialists must give you an explanation of dual diagnosis treatment when you come to them for professional help […]
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Some have asked, “are we over-medicating for mental health problems?” The answer is that it’s complicated. It’s difficult to say for sure whether we are over-medicating or not because there are several factors to consider. The definition of “mental health problem” is subjective and can vary from person to person. What one person might consider
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Government surveys report that over 2 million Americans require drug recovery treatment. Sadly, those same surveys confirm that less than three percent of those who need it will never set foot inside a rehab facility. One might have sympathized with a person who faced hospitalization for drug rehab treatment in the past. Hospitals can feel intimidating
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There are many dangers of fentanyl use, making it imperative that a person who is addicted to this drug get professional help through an opioid addiction treatment program. There are many severe side effects of using this drug. If you or a loved one is battling fentanyl use and needs compassionate, effective treatment, contact Promises
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People often say that alcoholism doesn’t discriminate—regardless of age, race, or gender, anyone can form a dependency on alcohol. Despite that, however, it’s just as commonly said that alcoholism “runs in the family,” but how, or where, does it actually run? While certain biological and environmental factors can increase your chances of developing an alcohol
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Are you or someone you love addicted to drugs or alcohol? If so, you may be wondering how to stop drug abuse. Think you can stop on your own? You may need a reality check. Once you become addicted, your brain gets used to drugs and alcohol and changes the way it functions accordingly. At
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Withdrawing from an addictive substance can be uncomfortable at its least severe and life-threatening at its most severe. Medical drug detox centers like the one at Promises Behavioral Health are designed to keep clients emotionally and physically healthy while providing support in the early stages of recovery. Contact Promises today at 888.483.7451 to learn more
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Binge drinking can be a response to feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious. It can also be a way to cope with negative emotions or numbing oneself from them. This habit is often a way to avoid dealing with personal problems. For some people, it may be a way to relax and feel more social. Others
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People who struggle with addiction issues can be addicted in several ways. There are physical and mental areas of addiction, but there are also physiological areas to consider. These are areas where the drug affects the physiology of the body, strengthening the addiction to that substance—a psychological or physiological addiction to drugs. At Promises Behavioral
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Over the past two or three decades, many conditions lead individuals to experience an opioid crisis in America. The opioid crisis in America affects people from all walks of life. From young teens to the elderly, it has truly made a mark on society. The rates of overdose and death have continued to rise, as
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