Study Identifies Characteristics of Prescription Drug AddictionPrescription DrugsBy PromisesMay 13, 2010Unlike alcohol and drug addiction, it can be difficult to identify those who are addicted to prescription drugs. In an effort to make it easier for doctors and healthcare professionals to screen for prescription drug use disorder (PDUD) in patients with chronic pain, researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) conducted a study… Details
Breakthrough Moment – Knowing When You Are Ready For TreatmentAddiction TreatmentBy PromisesMay 12, 2010You don’t have to hit rock bottom to be ready to accept treatment for addiction, but some addicts do. The truth is that the timing of recognizing that you’re ready for treatment is different for everyone. Whenever it occurs, there are some things that are common to the breakthrough moment that may help you take… Details
Want to Stay Sober? 13 Tips Going into Your Rehab ExperienceAddiction TreatmentBy PromisesMay 5, 2010If you really want to quit your addiction and stay sober, your best bet is to enroll in a professional addiction treatment program at a certified facility. Addiction treatment won’t guarantee that you will never suffer a relapse. However, it offers the greatest likelihood of success if you stick with the program. Still, addiction treatment… Details
I’m Too Embarrassed to Go to Drug RehabAddiction TreatmentBy PromisesApril 26, 2010More than a few people with drug addiction have fought the idea of going to drug rehab because they fear being discovered. If they go to drug rehab everyone will know they have a drug addiction problem. This is part of denial, because anyone whose drug addiction has progressed enough to require drug rehab treatment… Details
Remaking Promises Treatment CentersPromises NewsBy PromisesApril 22, 2010The following article by Alexa Hyland was published in the Los Angeles Business Journal on April 19, 2010: Promises Treatment Centers became famous for its Hollywood clientele, including starlets Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan. But when those stars suffered relapses, the sordid news was splashed over the tabloids and made Promises famous in an unwanted… Details
Make Plans for Your Future: An Important Step In Your RecoveryRecoveryBy PromisesApril 14, 2010Recovery is a time for recognition. Acknowledge that you have achieved a significant milestone. Remind yourself of the hard work and determination that it took for you to reach this stage. But recovery can quickly become derailed if you fall back into your old ways, hang out with your old drinking/using friends, or have too… Details
Women and AlcoholismAlcohol AbuseBy PromisesApril 14, 2010No longer affecting men only, alcoholism today is an equal opportunity disease. But women and alcoholism are, in many ways, much different than their male counterparts. Researchers across the spectrum of alcohol prevention, treatment, education and outreach continue to study alcohol’s effects on women, whether different treatment protocols should be utilized, the effects of genetics… Details
Parental Liability When a Child Gets in an Accident Driving Your CarTeen IssuesBy PromisesApril 9, 2010Obtaining a driver’s license is a major rite of passage for America’s youth. In most states, and with consent of a parent, teens between the ages of 16 and 18 are permitted to apply for a driver’s license. States typically require the teen driver to first undergo a training period with a “learner’s permit”; however… Details
Promises Treatment Centers Earns CARF AccreditationPromises NewsBy PromisesApril 6, 2010Los Angeles (PRWEB) April 6, 2010 – The three-year CARF Accreditation demonstrates Promises Treatment Centers’ dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of those they serve and shows an established pattern of practice excellence. Promises Treatment Centers has achieved a three-year accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an… Details
Drug Rehab TreatmentAddiction TreatmentBy PromisesMarch 29, 2010What is drug rehab treatment and why is it a good idea if you are struggling with alcohol abuse or drug addiction? It can be a daunting decision: you are leaving your family and your job for 30 days and putting yourself in the hands of people you have never met. What is it that… Details
