Proven Mood Boosters If You’re Over 50 and Feeling Blue Senior IssuesBy Promises AustinSeptember 30, 2013It’s not uncommon for depression to develop (or recur if you have a history) later in life. This can be due to a variety of reasons – both psychological (e.g. suddenly coping with an empty nest) and physiological (e.g. age-related health issues, menopause). Symptoms of depression can range from mild to severe. They may include… Details
Treatment-Resistant Depression: When Your Loved One Still Hurts DepressionBy Promises AustinSeptember 25, 2013For some people, receiving the diagnosis of depression is akin to receiving nearly any other diagnosis at the doctor’s office: the doc gives you the news, hands you a prescription, and your job is simply to do as he or she says and get better. In a certain percentage of cases of depression, this is… Details
Schizoaffective Disorder Treatments, Recovery Rate RecoveryBy Promises AustinSeptember 24, 2013Corrine believes her “downward spiral” occurred initially when, at the age of 18, she began to experience the symptoms of mania. As a new college freshman, she had begun sleeping less and less—in order to spend time socializing, and as a result of cramming for tests. Her need for sleep diminished until she was sleeping… Details
Trading Alcoholism for Sugar Addiction: Here’s the Not-So-Sweet Truth Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinSeptember 24, 2013It doesn’t matter if you’ve struggled with alcoholism yourself or if someone close to you has abused it, you understand the challenges of becoming and staying sober. But what happens when another addiction takes the place of drinking? Instead of reaching for beer or vodka, or even a drug, the alcoholic reaches for a box… Details
Wets: Angel Dust Making a Comeback Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinSeptember 24, 2013The 1970s saw the rise in the use of PCP (Phencyclidine), or “angel dust,’’ as well as its eventual decline. While the drug provided the desirable high, the paranoia, frightening hallucinations and violent side effects kept it from becoming a mainstream high. Years later, cocaine and crack took over as the drugs of choice among… Details
An Interview with Jay Plotkin, Admissions Director Staff StoriesBy Promises AustinSeptember 20, 2013When people prepare for their first day of drug or alcohol rehab, they are usually filled with uncertainty. “What should I bring?” “What will the process be like?” Admissions Director Jay Plotkin answers all of these questions but reassures clients, “All you need is a suitcase of willingness and you’ll be just fine. Give us… Details
Excessive Drinking Costs Each American $746 Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinSeptember 18, 2013Heavy drinkers cost the U.S. economy about $746 per person for a total of $223.5 billion in 2006, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That cost includes healthcare bills, loss of productivity at work, property damage and court fees. The CDC study calls alcohol’s economic toll “substantial” and “striking,” but also “largely… Details
Change Your Inner Narrator, Change Your Life Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinSeptember 18, 2013A week after her latest breakup with a guy who has done this to her before, more than once, Chloe is still crying. She’s inconsolable. On the first day she was in absolute denial, begging him to tell her “why” and she’s still asking the same questions, though he won’t take her calls. She stayed… Details
Does Imposter Syndrome Plague Adult Children of Alcoholics? Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinSeptember 17, 2013Growing up in a family affected by alcoholism or addiction—or any other situation that prevents adults from being able to parent effectively—leaves a legacy borne by the next generation. Kids grow up bringing their hurts, fears and addiction-infused ideas about the world, relationships and emotions into adulthood with them. There are many excellent resources for… Details
A New Way to Understand Depression in Men DepressionBy Promises AustinSeptember 17, 2013Pop quiz: What are the three most common symptoms of depression? If you said any of the following: sadness or a low mood, tearfulness, appetite changes, and either insomnia or excessive sleeping, you would be right on target. Or would you? Up until very recently, the medical definition of depression stressed exactly those symptoms as… Details
