Marijuana Use Affects Decision MakingMarijuanaBy Promises AustinJune 29, 2011Marijuana use is on the rise, according to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Perceptions that marijuana is a harmless drug are also on the rise, despite increasing evidence that shows an association between marijuana and dangerous side effects such as psychosis. A recent study conducted at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center provides… Details
10 Secrets To Do Better In RecoveryRecoveryBy Promises AustinJune 8, 2011Searching for ways to help improve your recovery chances? This is a good sign that you’re on the right track. But recovery from substance abuse or process behavior addiction, as you know, isn’t always smooth sailing. It’s easy to get a little lost somewhere along the way. We’ve done some of the legwork for you… Details
An Interview with Keith Arnold, Vice President of Operations at Elements Behavioral HealthStaff StoriesBy Promises AustinMay 27, 2011Keith Arnold’s passion is bringing out the best in both people and companies. He has worked with many different organizations in a range of fields, having started his career in management consulting. Working in the addiction treatment field for the past 16 years has been the most rewarding time of his career. “I really enjoy… Details
Facing Your Truth In Recovery: Sometimes It Hurts, But It Gets BetterRecoveryBy Promises AustinMay 2, 2011Let’s face it. There are many things we all wish we could do over again – including those of us who are in recovery. In fact, it’s not stretching it to say that those in recovery anguish more over what’s happened in the past than most people. This is especially true during the first few… Details
Why Total Abstinence in Recovery Is Key to Long-Term SobrietyAlcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinApril 28, 2011Some people like to live on the edge. Always seeking that adrenalin rush that comes with taking risks seems natural to certain individuals. But when you’re in recovery, thinking that you can handle just one drink is more than dancing with temptation. It’s a recipe for relapse – and a chance you shouldn’t take. Total… Details
How to Choose From the Good, the Bad, and the In-BetweenPersonal ResourcesBy Promises AustinApril 27, 2011Anyone who’s in recovery knows that it’s not all good times. Sure, there’s the great feeling you get from knowing that you’ve completed treatment and are on the road to recovey. But that’s just it – it’s an ongoing road, not a destination that you’ll charge towards and then rest at the end. This means… Details
Make the Most of Your Sobriety MilestonesStaying SoberBy Promises AustinApril 21, 2011“It’s when ordinary people rise above the expectations and seize the opportunity that milestones truly are reached.” – Mike Huckabee, American politician, former Governor of Arkansas and Republican candidate for President of the United States in the 2008 election (born 1955) Yes we are ordinary people. Whether we are rich or poor, highly educated or… Details
When Drinking and Gambling Addictions MixAlcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinApril 12, 2011One addiction is bad enough. When problem gambling and alcohol addiction come together, your (or your loved one) may find that it hard to recognize the source of their problem. And, make no mistake about it, there is interaction between drinking and gambling. Before we look at some of the specifics of the interaction, it’s… Details
An Interview with Patricia Womack: Residential Counselor at Promises West Los AngelesStaff 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 AbuseDrug 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
