Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome: What You Should Know Prescription DrugsBy PromisesSeptember 12, 2017Withdrawal symptoms that occur when you stop using an addictive substance — whether it is alcohol, a prescription medication or an illicit drug — can range from being uncomfortable to excruciatingly painful and debilitating, or even deadly. Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a category of drugs that can lead to particularly troublesome and potentially serious symptoms… Details
Pregnant Woman Dies of Heroin Overdose HeroinBy PromisesSeptember 6, 2017“You suffer the rest of your life, you fight the rest of your life, and there’s only a few ways out of it: jails, institutions or death.” This is what Isaac Brello says about how heroin addiction overtakes you and rules your life at the cost of everything else — and he should know. His… Details
‘Wet Brain’: Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Mental HealthBy PromisesSeptember 5, 2017One of the saddest sights for any of us to see is someone who is staggering along the street, apparently drunk and out of control. We worry that person might fall and injure themselves and we fear for our own safety because, clearly, this person has had a lot to drink. What many people do… Details
10 Ways to Thank Your Loved Ones for Supporting Your Addiction Recovery RecoveryBy PromisesSeptember 1, 2017When lost to addiction, you often hurt the ones you love. In recovery and aftercare programs, you will have the chance to show thanks to those who stood by you. Not only can it bolster your relationships with others, but it can also improve your relationship with yourself. “Addiction, at its core, is a constant… Details
Dependent Personality Disorder in Men Mental HealthBy PromisesAugust 30, 2017By Cynthia Sass (byline) Dependent Personality Disorder is characterized as an excessive reliance on another person to satisfy one’s own emotional and physical needs. There is an overwhelming desire to be taken care of and, essentially, to be told what to do and how to feel about even the simplest things. Making everyday decisions are… Details
What’s Really in Cocaine? Dangerous Cutting Agents Used to Extend Profit CocaineBy PromisesAugust 28, 2017Did you know that cocaine is sometimes used for legitimate medical purposes, primarily as a topical anesthetic? Most people don’t know this, because cocaine is mostly used as a recreational drug. When sold to people for recreational purposes, cocaine can be very dangerous. The dangers of using cocaine can include impaired judgement, engaging in risky… Details
Coping with Chronic Pain: Safe Pain Management Prescription DrugsBy PromisesAugust 25, 2017Many people with addiction to drugs and alcohol started using substances to get relief from chronic pain — physical, emotional and psychological pain. Pain does funny things to your brain — it is very difficult to focus on anything else when you are coping with pain. Our instinct is to make the pain go away… Details
Firefighters & Addiction: When the Heroes Need Help Addiction - ProfessionalsBy PromisesAugust 24, 2017Many firefighters struggle with alcoholism or drug addiction. A 2012 study found that 56% of firefighters reported binge drinking in the past month. Other research shows that 29% of firefighters showed possible or probable signs of problematic alcohol use. There is a good explanation for why so many firefighters drink excessively or become addicted to… Details
Healthy Habits & Lifestyle Changes Mental HealthBy PromisesAugust 23, 2017Have you been overindulging in things — partying with alcohol and drugs or binging on food, shopping (or gambling) too much, or overdoing anything that feels unhealthy? If so, now might be the right time to make some lifestyle changes and get yourself back on track. If you have struggled with drug or alcohol addiction,… Details
4 Daily Actions That Will Keep You Sober Staying SoberBy PromisesAugust 18, 2017When you are actively addicted to drugs or alcohol, part of your problem is that relying on substances became a habit. A habit is a behavior that is done regularly, usually without thinking much about it. Most habits are pretty hard to break. By abusing alcohol or drugs, you have been in the habit of… Details
