Drug Rehab Treatment Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinMarch 29, 2010What is drug rehab treatment and why is it a good idea if you are struggling with alcohol abuse or drug addiction? It can be a daunting decision: you are leaving your family and your job for 30 days and putting yourself in the hands of people you have never met. What is it that… Details
Who and How to Tell People About Your Addiction Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinMarch 23, 2010The decision of if, when, and how you should tell someone else about your addiction is a personal matter – and it’s not one to be taken lightly. Naturally, you wouldn’t dream of just blabbing to the stranger in the coffee shop that you once were a heroin or meth addict, or that you had… Details
How Trauma as a Child can lead to Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders PTSD & TraumaBy Promises AustinMarch 19, 2010Childhood trauma is widely acknowledged to be connected with adult difficulties. Children of alcoholics sometimes struggle with drinking, and those affected by abuse often require additional prevention measures to keep the trauma from affecting another generation of children. New research, however, is connecting childhood trauma to the occurrence of co-morbidity in adults. Adults are experiencing… Details
Neurofeedback – An Effective Tool in Addiction Treatment TherapiesBy Promises AustinMarch 17, 2010Promises utilizes an amazing tool called neurofeedback, or EEG biofeedback, to help identify and treat co-occurring disorders, which in turn raises abstinence rates substantially and helps those in recovery stay clean and sober. Neurofeedback is a safe, comfortable way to dramatically reduce clients’ vulnerability to relapse. Most people suffering from substance abuse disorders are also… Details
Dr. David Sack of Promises in the Media Promises NewsBy Promises AustinFebruary 20, 2010This week David Sack, M.D., CEO of Promises Treatment Centers was for his expertise by a number of media outlets. Because Promises has been treating addiction for more than 20 years, reporters often seek comment on stories related to addiction, compulsive behavior, and treatment. On Monday, Dr. Sack appeared on ABC Evening News with Diane… Details
Mental Illness and Addiction Part I: An Interview with Dr. Sack of Promises Promises NewsBy Promises AustinFebruary 18, 2010Richard Zwolinski, LMHC, CASAC talked with Dr. David Sack, CEO of Promises Treatment Centers and addiction psychiatrist, about dual diagnosis, or people who suffer from mental illness and substance-abuse disorders. Following is the article, published on Psychentral.com: In the past few years, more and more states as well as the federal government have begun to… Details
When Your Dad (or Mom) Drinks Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinFebruary 17, 2010When you are a child, you look up to your parents. They are supposed to be there to protect you, to keep you from harm, to look out for you at all times. But when one of your parents, let’s say your Daddy, drinks alcohol, sometimes things just don’t go right at all at home.… Details
Vancouver’s Controversial “Safe House” for Drug Addicts NewsBy Promises AustinFebruary 16, 2010For seven years, Vancouver’s “safe house” for drug addicts has been the centerpiece of a controversial social experiment. Kevin Johnson of USA TODAY writes that just blocks from the city’s picturesque waterfront—the colorful backdrop of the Winter Olympic Games—is a small storefront where addicts come with their illegal drugs, register their name and substance of… Details
After a Suicide Attempt: What Now? Mental HealthBy Promises AustinFebruary 10, 2010If you’re in agony over the suicide attempt of your loved one, no doubt you’re perplexed as to the best course of action to take. What should you expect? What should you do? In fact, this is the most critical time – immediately after an attempted suicide. But, what, exactly should you do now? Short-Term… Details
How to Show Compassion for an Addicted Loved One – Without Being a Doormat Family ResourcesBy Promises AustinFebruary 9, 2010When there’s an addict in the family, it takes an emotional and sometimes physical toll on everyone. Sure, you want to be understanding. It’s tough enough for the addict to admit he or she has a problem with alcohol or substance abuse, or gambling, compulsive sexual behavior, and eating disorder or overwork. Your loved one… Details
