What Does Marijuana Do to Your Brain? MarijuanaBy Promises AustinSeptember 15, 2010Marijuana is perhaps the most widely used illegal drug in the world. It has been used for a wide variety of purposes for thousands of years and in many different cultures. The plant itself is used for everything from clothing to paper. Today, marijuana as a drug form is primarily used recreationally. However, it is… Details
5 Comedians Who’ve Recovered from Addiction RecoveryBy Promises AustinSeptember 10, 2010In honor of Addiction Recovery month and the upcoming Addicted to Comedy shows in Austin on Friday September 24th, 2010 being put on in part by the Promises Austin here is a list of comedians who have recovered from their addiction to drugs, alcohol and other substances. Robin Williams Robin Williams has appeared in more… Details
My Loved One has Depression/Anxiety/Past Trauma: Can Rehab Help with That? AnxietyBy Promises AustinSeptember 8, 2010Many people who enter a drug rehab to overcome their addiction also have other underlying problems. It could be depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, panic attacks, or other psychiatric issue that both aggravates and fuels their addiction. The fact is that many people with drug and alcohol addiction also have a co-occurring psychiatric disorder. Some have… Details
How to Get Past the Trap of Self-Loathing Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinSeptember 2, 2010Who in recovery from addiction doesn’t have skeletons in his or her closet – well, not actual skeletons, but actions, thoughts or words we now find repugnant, disgusting, disloyal, illegal, immoral and much more? The truth is that you can’t go through the horror of addiction, then treatment, and into recovery without facing squarely some… Details
Take Bite-Sized Steps in Recovery RecoveryBy Promises AustinAugust 26, 2010You’re out of treatment and about to begin your first few days and weeks of recovery. Now what? Just the prospect of being on your own again is both liberating and more than a bit scary. That’s perfectly understandable, since you’ve just left a structured environment where if you ever had a problem, there was… Details
Addiction Recovery: Blame Is Not Healthy But Accepting Responsibility Is RecoveryBy Promises AustinAugust 25, 2010Among the many things newcomers to recovery need to consider is how to best manage their sobriety. A lot of this has to do with attitude. You can have the right intention – to stay clean and sober – and still be defeated by outdated and misinformed ideas about addiction. One of the earliest to… Details
How to Overcome Stagnation in Recovery for Addiction RecoveryBy Promises AustinAugust 20, 2010When you find yourself at a plateau in recovery – not moving forward, but not losing any ground, either – you’re in a period of stagnation. For some in recovery, stagnation seems almost comfortable. The status quo is okay because they’re not using, so they’re semi-confident in their ability to maintain sobriety. But life is… Details
What to Say When You Have to Go to a 12-Step Meeting Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinAugust 18, 2010If you’re in recovery, you know the importance of regularly attending your 12-step meetings. It’s something you first learned about and likely participated in during treatment – if you had formal treatment. If you never went to treatment, but are trying to maintain sobriety on your own, 12-step group meetings may be all you have.… Details
What are the Pillars of Recovery? RecoveryBy Promises AustinAugust 17, 2010When it comes to addiction recovery, there are varying views on the number of pillars upon which such recovery depends. Instead of getting involved in a debate over which number is correct, the more important concern should be how comprehensive such lists are. Do they cover all the basic requirements for recovery? If so, it… Details
Gabapentin Poses Addiction Risks, Especially When Improperly Prescribed Prescription DrugsBy Promises AustinAugust 9, 2010For those individuals who are dealing with epilepsy or seizures, the outlook can seem dim. They may have lost their ability to see the light at the end of a dark tunnel or maybe they fully believe life has lost its joy because their condition limits what they can safely do. One medication that is… Details
