Pros and Cons of Using Holistic Treatment for AddictionAddiction TreatmentBy PromisesMarch 24, 2017In addition to traditional therapies, many addiction treatment facilities are now integrating holistic healing practices into their provision of services. You may be wondering: what does “holistic” mean, exactly? The term is still unfamiliar to many people, because the medical profession in the United States has generally avoided recommending holistic treatment methods — until recently.… Details
How Do Drugs Change How You Look?Drug Addiction InfoBy PromisesMarch 22, 2017Most of us are aware of the havoc that addiction to drugs and alcohol can wreak on a person’s life — from loss of career or reputation to financial ruin, broken relationships and a dysfunctional family life. But what about the toll drugs and alcohol can take on a person’s looks? Often, alcohol and drug… Details
10 People You Need on Your Support Team in Addiction RecoveryRecoveryBy PromisesMarch 22, 2017If you’re a recovering alcoholic or drug addict, giving up the substances you depended on to get you through the tough times is … tough. Even tougher is staying sober. In order to maintain your sobriety, you need a little help from your friends — and not the friends you used to drink or use… Details
High-Functioning Addicts: Who They Are and Who Is at RiskAddiction - ProfessionalsBy PromisesMarch 20, 2017By Matthew Goldenberg, D.O., Board Certified Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry Associate Medical Director, Promises Professionals Treatment Program It is estimated that 10% to 14% of the U.S. population is addicted to drugs or alcohol. Many of those affected, including nearly 20% of all alcoholics, do not fit the stereotypical image of an addict — they… Details
Stress vs. Anxiety as Triggers for Addiction: Which Is Worse?AnxietyBy PromisesMarch 20, 2017Stress and anxiety are significant drivers of substance abuse. But what’s the difference between stress and anxiety, and how does each impact the development of addictive behaviors? A new study paper highlights the discovery of important distinctions between stress and anxiety, and reveals that anxiety may be the stronger catalyst for drug or alcohol problems.… Details
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in WomenMental Health - WomenBy PromisesMarch 18, 2017Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health concern that can have a debilitating effect on a sufferer’s everyday life. OCD can interfere with work, relationships, personal life and create an unwanted and unhealthy cycle of stress. OCD is experienced by both men and women at about the same rate, although there are some differences… Details
Mixing OCD Medications and AlcoholAlcohol AbuseBy PromisesMarch 17, 2017Around 1 in 100 Americans suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and about half of cases are classed as severe. Living with OCD often means taking medications in addition to navigating the anxiety and obsessive thoughts that characterize the condition. As a result, some OCD sufferers turn to alcohol as a form of “self medication.” However,… Details
Mephedrone Epidemic in IndiaOther AddictionsBy PromisesMarch 17, 2017Mephedrone is a relatively new stimulant that has been making waves in India, particularly the Mumbai area, over the last few years. It is typically swallowed or snorted and gives users an hour-long high followed by an intense crash. It was banned in India in 2015, but until then it was cheap and readily available.… Details
Marijuana Addiction: Symptoms and TreatmentsMarijuanaBy PromisesMarch 16, 2017How Marijuana Makes You High The THC chemical in marijuana is responsible for the high people feel from marijuana. THC activates areas of the brain responsible for pleasure. When it enters the brain, it may produce: Relaxation Euphoria Distorted perceptions Poor coordination Difficulties with thinking, learning and memory Social acceptance of marijuana use has spiked… Details
Major Depressive Disorder in WomenMental Health - WomenBy PromisesMarch 16, 2017Major depressive disorder is the term doctors use to officially describe one of America’s most common mental health issues: major depression. Research indicates that women may have substantially higher chances of developing this condition than men. That’s true, in part, because women have gender-specific risks for a condition called postpartum depression, which sometimes meets the… Details
