Protection for Employees with Drug & Alcohol Problems under the ADAAlcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinJune 10, 2010Before a meaningful discussion can be had regarding the interplay between addiction and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is first necessary to identify commonly accepted levels of substance consumption as protection can hinge on the particular classification. The consumption of drugs and alcohol is commonly split into three categories: use, abuse, and dependence.… Details
How to Prevent Relapse after the Loss of Your PartnerRelapse PreventionBy Promises AustinJune 7, 2010Everything was going great in your recovery – and then the unthinkable happened. You lost your partner, the closest one to you in the world, and suddenly everything changes. Myriad thoughts run through your head, allowing no rest, no surcease from the pain. You just want to crawl in a hole and die yourself. Maybe… Details
How to Live a Life of Principle in RecoveryRecoveryBy Promises AustinJune 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 Promises AustinJune 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 Promises AustinJune 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 Promises AustinJune 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 Promises AustinMay 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 Opiods & the Risks of AbusePrescription DrugsBy Promises AustinMay 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
Study Identifies Characteristics of Prescription Drug AddictionPrescription DrugsBy Promises AustinMay 13, 2010Unlike alcohol and drug addiction, it can be difficult to identify those who are addicted to prescription drugs. In an effort to make it easier for doctors and healthcare professionals to screen for prescription drug use disorder (PDUD) in patients with chronic pain, researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) conducted a study… Details
