An Interview with Patricia Womack: Residential Counselor at Promises West Los Angeles Staff StoriesBy Promises AustinApril 12, 2011With 23 years in recovery, Patricia (Pat) Womack has a unique way of connecting with her clients. “I’ve been to hell and back,” she said, “so while I may not know exactly how a client is feeling, I can tell them that I’ve been there and that I understand. It’s not just something I read… Details
Five Classic Rock Musicians Who Died From Substance Abuse Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinApril 8, 2011“Sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll” was once the motto of a generation during a time of great social and economic change. Back then, drugs were often viewed as mind-expanding and, in some cases, a right of passage. Drug use is not seen that way today, due, in part, to the many prominent people who… Details
Prochlorperazine (Compazine) Abuse Prescription DrugsBy Promises AustinMarch 8, 2011Prochlorperazine is a genetic medication available as Compro and Procomp and possibly generic alternatives. This medication is often used to control severe nausea and vomiting, as well as treating the symptoms of schizophrenia. Prochlorperazine is effective for the short-term treatment of generalized non-psychotic anxiety. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved prochlorperazine for… Details
Bad Expectations: How a Negative Outlook Can Ruin Your Recovery Chances RecoveryBy Promises AustinMarch 5, 2011You’ve heard of self-fulfilling prophecies, right? Well, when it comes to recovery from addiction, going around with a sour outlook is not only a miserable way to exist, it also can put a serious crimp in your recovery chances. Naturally, you want to do all you can to both jumpstart your sobriety and to ensure… Details
What it Means to be of Service to Others in Recovery RecoveryBy Promises AustinFebruary 22, 2011If you are among the millions of those in recovery who regularly attend 12-step Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) meetings, you already know that the Twelfth Step work involves sharing the A.A. message with other alcoholics – and that such an endeavor can help keep you sober. But there’s a lot of confusion over how you get… Details
“Sextacy” Points to Broader Problem of Street Drug Formulations Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinFebruary 18, 2011Heavily-marketed prescription drugs to treat sexual dysfunction are becoming part of dangerous street-drug combinations, such as Viagra and Ecstasy, to form a drug nicknamed “sextacy.” This trend, among others, points to increasing overall abuse of prescription drugs – and that even the most unlikely of medications can see street circulation. It also reflects a growing… Details
Addiction Denial: 10 Excuses to STOP Believing Now Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinJanuary 25, 2011If you love an addict, chances are high you’ve doubted yourself. When they deny the addiction, you wonder if you should believe them. Addiction denial is powerful. Both the addicted person and their significant others often fight the label of “addict.” There’s an old and highly inaccurate belief that addiction is simply a matter of… Details
An Interview with Chris Weber, Outpatient Counselor at Promises Treatment Centers Staff StoriesBy Promises AustinJanuary 7, 2011Before Chris Weber was an outpatient counselor at Promises Treatment Centers, he was a professional recording and touring musician, performing on stage in front of thousands of people. Chris was also using drugs and alcohol, which led to several attempts to become sober and an intervention by his friends and family. After entering treatment at… Details
The First 30 Days in Recovery: What To Expect RecoveryBy Promises AustinDecember 29, 2010If you’ve just come out of treatment for drug or alcohol abuse, or if you are welcoming home someone from treatment, the prospect of what to expect during the first 30 days in recovery is probably pretty frightening. There’s good reason for that. In fact, the early days of recovery are the most critical. It’s… Details
Learning How to Trust Yourself Again Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinDecember 14, 2010Starting out your new life in recovery involves taking chances, making decisions that can be life-altering, trying out healthier behaviors and working the 12-steps to firmly ground yourself in sobriety. It’s an incredible undertaking, a journey that, according to recovery experts, is ongoing. You’re never done with recovery. You are, as they say, in it… Details
