How to Take Action: Getting Involved to Help Stop the Opioid EpidemicPrescription DrugsBy PromisesSeptember 13, 2018End the Stigma Associated with Addiction An integral component of combating the opioid drug epidemic is ending the stigma. Far too many people are embarrassed or afraid to seek help because of the stigma still attached to drug abuse. Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use,… Details
5 Reasons That Addicts LieFamily ResourcesBy PromisesAugust 31, 2018Most people with addiction could not pass a pathological liar test. This is because lying is a hallmark of addiction. The disease of addiction hijacks the brain and steals empathy, clarity and awareness of one’s problems and the suffering of those around them. It fosters narcissistic behavior and loss of moral compass. And it leads… Details
What Is a Wet Drug?Drug Addiction InfoBy PromisesAugust 20, 2018The term ‘wet drugs’ or ‘dip drugs’ refers to tobacco or marijuana cigarettes dipped in the hallucinogenic anesthetic PCP (phencyclidine or “angel dust”) or formaldehyde-based embalming fluid. The precise ingredients involved in this process may or may not be known by end users. Use of these drugs can result in serious and sometimes fatal repercussions.… Details
Synthetic Marijuana and SeizuresMarijuanaBy PromisesAugust 13, 2018In 2009, the harmful effects of a man-made drug with names such as Spice, K2, Kush, Bliss, Joker, Mr. Nice Guy and hundreds of others, started eliciting widespread health-related reports. Synthetic marijuana contains far more powerful chemicals than marijuana, with varying amounts of the pharmacological agent, depending on the lab and batch. In 2015, the… Details
Can You Go to Work with Schizophrenia?SchizophreniaBy PromisesAugust 6, 2018Schizophrenia is one of the most disabling illnesses in the world. The disease wreaks havoc on everyday functioning, affecting the ability to live independently, engage in productive activities and social interactions, and attain/maintain employment. Common symptoms include delusions, hallucinations and inner voices (psychosis); emotional flatness or lack of expression; diminished ability to begin and sustain… Details
Night Sweats and Alcohol: Both Drinking and Withdrawal Cause ThemAlcohol AbuseBy PromisesJuly 23, 2018Sweating excessively, especially at night, has several possible sources. For example, menopause, low blood sugar, fever, a condition called hyperhidrosis and certain medications (e.g., antidepressants and steroids) can all cause night sweats. If you drink alcohol, night sweats may be coming from your drinking habit. Although night sweats are more common with binge drinking or… Details
The Opioid Crisis Is Killing Thousands of VeteransPrescription DrugsBy PromisesJuly 16, 2018As the U.S. faces the worst drug epidemic in history, veterans are statistically one of the most highly impacted groups when it comes to opioid addiction. The opioid epidemic’s effects on veterans are staggering. An overwhelming number of vets and their families are facing an addiction crisis as they try to cope with long-standing injuries… Details
Dentists Are Rallying to Combat Opioid AbusePrescription DrugsBy PromisesJuly 9, 2018The American Dental Association (ADA) has entered the ring in the fight against opioid abuse. Recent mandates outlined in a new ADA policy urge dentists to limit, if not discontinue opioid prescriptions for dental pain and educate themselves on opioid abuse and the use of alternative pain medications. The Use of Opioids for Dental Pain… Details
4 Powerful Rituals to Help Heal Trauma and LossPTSD & TraumaBy PromisesJuly 6, 2018By Tiffany Dzioba, PsyD, LMFT, Executive Director of Promises The clients we serve suffer from significant mental illness, many times with a co-occurring addiction, and most have experienced profound trauma in their lives. They’ve spent much of their lives struggling with pain that has compromised their functioning and taken away hope. The healing process is… Details
Obsessed With Death? Take Comfort.Mental HealthBy PromisesJune 22, 2018People think about death differently. Some are so terrified of it they develop thanatophobia (death anxiety). Others experience debilitating grief over a loved one’s passing and become clinically depressed. Still, others find peace and happiness as death approaches. Recent research suggests people’s attitudes toward death have a lot to do with their proximity to it.… Details
