Addiction Blog

Denver Airport Officials Say No to Pot-Related Souvenirs

March 20, 2015 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Culture and Media

Despite Colorado’s legalization of marijuana, travelers passing through Denver International Airport will not be able to purchase pot-themed souvenirs and mementos inside facility terminals. This policy announcement comes on the heels of airport management’s decision to turn down a retail application from a vender who wanted to hawk clothing emblazoned with marijuana imagery. So from …

Denver Airport Officials Say No to Pot-Related Souvenirs Read More »

March Madness: A Big Deal (and Threat) For Gamblers

March 19, 2015 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Behavioral Addiction, Featured

It’s called March Madness, and it grips nearly every office on the block, every dorm on campus, every sports fan—and many non-sports fans—who have half an inkling they know anything about basketball. The NCAA tournament is big business with an underbelly that drags victims to the dark side as well.

Chief Medical Officer for The Right Step® and Promises® Austin to Participate in Fundraising Rappelling Event Before ASAM Conference

March 17, 2015 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Uncategorized

Jason Powers, MD, MAPP, will rappel down the 31-story Hilton Austin to help raise public awareness and funding to end the stigma and suffering of those affected by addiction.

High Levels of ‘Hidden’ Formaldehyde Found in E-Cigarettes

March 16, 2015 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Health

The notion that e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to smoking tobacco cigarettes may be going up in formaldehyde-laden smoke.

Successful Alcoholics: Thriving in Careers, Drowning in Drinks

March 15, 2015 / By / Alcohol Abuse

Some people know they have a drinking problem when when they can’t hold a job or their liver starts to fail. It’s not as easy for a successful alcoholic to admit to a problem. In fact, if that’s you, you may be thriving in your career, even as a drinking problem grows. An alcoholic who …

Successful Alcoholics: Thriving in Careers, Drowning in Drinks Read More »

Asking for Help in Addiction Recovery

March 15, 2015 / By / Addiction Treatment, Family Resources, Recovery, Relapse Prevention

In 12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, each of the 12 steps contains words such as “we,” “us” and “ourselves.” These words help to remind each individual in the program that recovery is not a solo journey and that together we can do what none of us can do alone. In order …

Asking for Help in Addiction Recovery Read More »

Keeping Teens Alcohol- and Smoke-Free

March 15, 2015 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Adolescent Issues

Drinking too much and any smoking at all are bad habits for anyone. For teens, though, drinking and smoking are particularly problematic. Starting such negative habits at an early age can cause heavy damage to the developing brain and body.

Ways to Weather the Woes of the World

March 14, 2015 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mood Disorders

You don’t need to look far for bad news. In fact, turn on the TV or radio, check your social media feed or hang out at the workplace watercooler and chances are bad news will find you.

3 Ways to Tame Erratic Emotions in Early Sobriety

March 13, 2015 / By / Staying Sober

When you give up alcohol or drugs, you may experience a rollercoaster of emotions, especially in the early months of recovery. You may experience extreme anger, sadness or anxiety. Worst of all, your emotions may become extremely turbulent without warning. Since you have spent so much time and effort running from your feelings, it’s probably …

3 Ways to Tame Erratic Emotions in Early Sobriety Read More »

How to Help Your Adult Child Refusing Addiction Treatment

March 13, 2015 / By / Family Resources

Watching your child, whatever his age, struggle with addiction is terrible, especially when he refuses to get help. When you have reached the end of your rope, there are some last-ditch efforts you can make to get him into treatment. According to government statistics, over 23 million Americans have an addiction and need treatment, yet …

How to Help Your Adult Child Refusing Addiction Treatment Read More »

Guidance