Asking for Help with Addiction – It Isn’t Shameful Personal ResourcesBy PromisesSeptember 10, 2009When you admit to yourself that you have an alcohol and/or drug problem, that’s the first step. And it is a big one, make no mistake. But just telling yourself you know something isn’t going to remedy the problem. You need help to do that – and you won’t get it if you don’t seek… Details
Adderall Abuse Prescription DrugsBy PromisesSeptember 9, 2009Adderall is the brand name for a pharmaceutical psychostimulant and is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The drug is a product of mixed amphetamine salts and achieves its effectiveness from increasing the amount of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain. When used in the treatment of ADHD, Adderall helps to increase alertness,… Details
Drug Overdose Now Leading Killer in the United States Drug Addiction InfoBy PromisesAugust 31, 2009The reality of the drug problem throughout the United States is nothing new, but the fact it has risen in the rankings as a cause of death certainly is enough to make headlines. The Centers for Disease Control has announced accidental overdose has become the number one cause of death for adults aged 35-54. Even… Details
Want to Break Up with Your Therapist? Read This First TherapiesBy PromisesAugust 26, 2009Breaking up is hard to do, whether it’s with your job, your partner—or even your therapist. But often, just as in personal relationships, there comes a point in time when you and your therapist no longer click. Perhaps you feel that you’ve worked through the issues that brought you to therapy in the first place.… Details
Ambien Abuse & Withdrawal Prescription DrugsBy PromisesAugust 14, 2009You have surely seen this popular sleeping drug advertised, with visions of blissful sleep and happy mornings. However, it has come under criticism for the potential for abuse. Ambien is the brand name for the generic zolpidem tartrate, which is known as a sedative or a hypnotic that affects the chemicals in the brain that… Details
10 Good Reasons to Get Clean and Sober Staying SoberBy PromisesAugust 10, 2009When you’ve come to that point in your drug- or alcohol-using life when you’re maybe thinking about getting clean and sober, ask yourself why it is that you really want to do this. While some of the following reasons may not apply to you, they are the top reasons for many others. They are the… Details
15 Ways Drugs Destroy Your Self-Image Drug Addiction InfoBy PromisesAugust 9, 2009In the euphoria of a drug high, it may be next to impossible to see any downfall in your current lifestyle. But when you do come down, as you inevitably will, keep the following list handy and refer to it when the drug cloud lifts sufficiently for you to understand how badly drugs are destroying… Details
Equine Therapy: Healing Horses TherapiesBy PromisesJuly 27, 2009By Colin Gilbert Equine therapy is known primarily for its success in helping people with physical and mental disabilities. But new programs are demonstrating that equine-assisted forms of therapy can also strengthen those recovering from trauma, mental illness, and addiction. The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) has pioneered equine therapy efforts since… Details
Canada’s Anti-Drunk-Driving Campaigns are Most Successful NewsBy PromisesJuly 20, 2009A new study found that Canada’s anti-drunk-driving advertisements are more effective than those in some other English-speaking countries. Of the five countries studied, Canada had the highest number of difference anti-drinking-and-driving campaigns and a lower fatality rate than the US. Canada’s annual drunk-driving fatality rate is about 2.61 per 100,000 population compared to the US,… Details
The 12 R’s of Recovery RecoveryBy PromisesJuly 16, 2009Recovery from addiction to alcohol and/or prescription or street drugs is a long process. It can be overwhelming to think about. Many addicts cringe just thinking about the initial withdrawal process and never follow through to get started on the road to recovery. For the ones who do—and perhaps you or one of your loved… Details
