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
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
An Interview with Kimberly Mitchell: Residential Manager at Promises Staff StoriesBy Promises AustinDecember 23, 2009“This is the first time in my life that I actually enjoy going to work every day,” said Kimberly Mitchell, Residential Manager of Promises in West Los Angeles. “I get to move around and help people, and every day I’m inspired by the staff and the clients,” she added. Nearly four years ago, Kimberly was… Details
An Interview with Richard Rogg, Founder of Promises Treatment Centers Staff StoriesBy Promises AustinDecember 18, 2009Prior to opening Promises Treatment Centers in 1989, Richard Rogg worked in real estate. When he realized that his heart was in the addiction field, he made the switch. “I was very passionate about Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 steps, and I had a vision of providing the best treatment and environment for people recovering… Details
An Interview with Susanne Tarleton, Director of Outpatient Services Staff StoriesBy Promises AustinDecember 14, 2009By Meghan O’Dell With nearly 24 years of experience working in the addiction treatment field, Susanne Tarleton brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and heart to her job as the Director of Outpatient Services at Promises Treatment Centers. A licensed clinical psychologist with a doctorate in clinical psychology and a certification in drug and alcohol… Details
