How to Live a Life of Principle in RecoveryRecoveryBy PromisesJune 5, 2010Striving to live a life of principle is good advice for all human beings, but it’s especially important when you’re in recovery. It doesn’t matter whether you’re just beginning your life in recovery or have a few years under your belt. It always helps to add new strategies and techniques to ensure that you remain… Details
Over-Production of Adrenaline Linked to Stress-Related Illnesses in Adults and ChildrenMental HealthBy PromisesJune 4, 2010Even before man had a name for the bodily chemical known as adrenaline, we have trusted it to help us take action in stressful situations. The “fight or flight” mechanism spurred by adrenaline and used by primitive man for survival is still part of modern life, helping people at sports, social situations or interviews. However,… Details
Forgiveness: A Big Part of Addiction RecoveryRecoveryBy PromisesJune 3, 2010The dictionary says that forgiveness is “the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven.” It means to pardon or be pardoned; to exonerate or be exonerated. Essentially it represents being released or releasing others for wrongdoings or errors. It may be a show of mercy, for yourself or others. People often wonder why forgiveness… Details
Extreme Stress: Understanding the Body’s ResponsePTSD & TraumaBy PromisesJune 1, 2010Stress can have a myriad of effects on a person’s life that can include physical and mental problems. For those who have been exposed to a traumatic experience, extreme stress enters the picture and has a lasting effect on the body. One of the important things to know when going through such a situation is… Details
Counting Your Blessings in RecoveryRecoveryBy PromisesMay 28, 2010You don’t have to be religious to know that being in recovery from addiction is a good thing. People say “Count your blessings” all the time – and there’s a reason for that. First of all, it’s reinforcement to re-cap the benefits of an achievement, and recovery is a huge achievement. But there’s a lot… Details
Common Pitfalls in Recovery and How to Avoid ThemRecoveryBy PromisesMay 27, 2010If you’ve been in treatment for addiction, you’ve probably heard the comment that recovery isn’t a straight-line process. In fact, recovery sometimes seems like a journey of two steps forward and one step back before any significant progress occurs. While that’s not always true, it does happen often enough that recovery proves difficult for many… Details
Common Opiods & the Risks of AbusePrescription DrugsBy PromisesMay 24, 2010Opiates have been around for years as our ancestors discovered their powers centuries ago. The problem with addiction, however, emerged in North America. It seems our love for drugs in the states has deep roots and the many different forms of opioids today – known as Opiate Derivatives – are easily accessible and highly affective… Details
Promises’ Dr. David Sack Talks about Revamping Addiction TreatmentPromises NewsBy PromisesMay 20, 2010Lindsay Lohan is back in the news after she failed to report to a mandatory court hearing in Los Angeles, which resulted in a warrant for her arrest. Judge Marsha Revel of Los Angeles County Superior Court also revoked Lohan’s probation, which she was given after two arrested in 2007 on drunk-driving charges. The judge… Details
How to Build and Maintain a Solid Support System in RecoveryRecoveryBy PromisesMay 17, 2010An estimated 20 million people are currently in recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs in the United States. They face myriad issues every day, any one of which can propel them headlong into relapse. Unfortunately, far too many of them will. Add to these numbers the estimated 22 million people who need treatment… Details
