Seven Common Fears in Recovery (and Why Sobriety Is Still Worth It)RecoveryBy Promises AustinSeptember 16, 2012No one wants be addicted, but every addicted person faces fears of recovery. It’s not easy. It doesn’t matter what your addiction: alcoholism, prescription drug addiction, cocaine addiction or even sex addiction. Addiction recovery is a necessity for addicts who want freedom again, but it’s not a choice that is easy to make. And it… Details
The Value of Restorative Vacations in RecoveryRecoveryBy Promises AustinSeptember 14, 2012Taking a well-deserved vacation is a time-honored family tradition. But what happens when you’ve gone through rehab for drug or alcohol addiction and think that vacations are pretty much a thing of the past for you? Although the belief is completely mistaken, the reality is that many in recovery think they simply don’t deserve a… Details
How to Restore Faith in YourselfPersonal ResourcesBy Promises AustinAugust 25, 2012“One of the things I learned the hard way is that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself.” – Lucille Ball, American comedienne, film, television, stage and radio actress, known the world over simply as “Lucy” (1911-1989) We often find ourselves… Details
Avoiding Addiction RelapseRelapse PreventionBy Promises AustinAugust 22, 2012Relapse is a situation that occurs when a recovering addict breaks sobriety and returns to his or her addictive behavior. While non-professionals commonly use the term for even small lapses into addictive behavior, doctors and mental health professionals typically only use it to describe serious lapses that potentially endanger the course of recovery. Any recovering… Details
Facing Reality: When Drug Abuse is Ruining Your LifeDrug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinAugust 21, 2012You’ve heard the expression, “It’s time to face reality.” Funny, though, how it’s nearly impossible for you to own up to what you’re doing to yourself, especially when it comes to drug abuse. It’s simply too easy to engage in rationalization, finger-pointing, playing the blame game or just ignoring the truth. But when drug abuse… Details
Facial Features May Not Reveal Fetal Alcohol SyndromeAlcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinAugust 21, 2012Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that can significantly alter the development of a child and affect cognitive and behavioral functions. The cognitive and behavioral problems follow a child throughout his or her life, creating challenges in academic and professional achievement as well as personal relationships. A new study provides new information about the… Details
Enthusiasm – How It Can Work MagicPersonal ResourcesBy Promises AustinAugust 19, 2012“There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.” – Norman Vincent Peale, minister and author, best-known for The Power of Positive Thinking (1898-1993) We’ve all heard the quotes from Norman Vincent Peale, mostly because of his prominence as a minister, but also because of the fact that he was… Details
Undiagnosed Mental Health Issues and Self-Medication in WomenMental Health - WomenBy Promises AustinAugust 17, 2012Women and men face very different concerns when it comes to mental health disorders. Not only are men and women more prone to different types of disorders, they frequently experience different symptoms of the same disorders. In addition, women and men often take different approaches when it comes to dealing with mental and physical symptoms… Details
Suboxone® To Vivitrol® Transition ProgramPromises NewsBy Promises AustinAugust 15, 2012The Suboxone® to Vivitrol® Transition Program, or S2V, is a first of its kind program designed based on feedback from Addictionologists in active practice. In our accredited residential facilities, your patients will be overseen by board certified physicians while they participate in clinicaly appropriate programming designed to support them in making a successful transition to… Details
How to Find New Solutions to the Same Old ProblemsPersonal ResourcesBy Promises AustinAugust 14, 2012If you’re finding that you dread the arrival of the new day because it feels like you’re just beating your head against the wall, trying in vain to solve persistent problems in recovery, you know you need help. A good friend will sometimes do the job, at least temporarily. But what you really need to… Details
