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Keeping Up Appearances: 5 Tricks Professionals Use to Hide Their Addiction

/ By / Addiction, Addiction Treatment for Professionals, Recovery

The prevalence of addiction among professionals is an issue that often goes under the radar. Most people struggling with addiction, including professionals, go to great lengths to conceal their problem, making it a widespread but hidden issue. With the pressure to be successful and maintain a respectable image, many professionals end up hiding their addiction, […]

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3 Steps for Setting Healthy Boundaries With an Alcoholic

/ By / Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Family Therapy

Setting healthy boundaries with an alcoholic can be one of the most difficult and daunting tasks to take on. It’s important to understand that even though you may love and care for the person, their addiction is out of your control. However, it’s also very important to remember that while it’s okay to be supportive

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Warning Signs of Alcoholic Neuropathy

/ By / Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Recovery

Long-term alcohol abuse, including chronic ethanol consumption and excessive alcohol use, can have many severe effects on the body, including a condition called alcoholic neuropathy (also known as alcohol neuropathy, alcohol related neuropathy, or alcoholic peripheral neuropathy) that causes damage to the nervous system. This condition is characterized by damage to peripheral nerves and muscle

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What to Do If a Friend or Loved One Has an Alcohol-Related Seizure

/ By / Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Binge Drinking

If you think a loved one has an unsafe alcohol addiction, it is important to take action. Unfortunately, addiction can be very difficult to talk about, and it can be difficult to know what to say or do when a friend or family member is struggling. It is important to approach the issue with compassion

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Confirming Your Suspicions: How to Know for Sure If Your Spouse Has a Gambling Problem

/ By / Behavioral Addiction, Mental Health, Process Addiction

If you are suspicious that your spouse has a gambling problem, don’t ignore it. Acknowledge the situation and take steps to get help. Gambling addiction is a serious issue and, if untreated, can have devastating consequences. Promises Behavioral Health offers treatment for gambling addiction at our gambling rehab centers. Call 888.483.7451 to learn how we

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What Is the Trauma of Having an Alcoholic Parent?

/ By / Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Family Therapy

If you’re an adult child of an alcoholic, you might describe your childhood as traumatic. Many such people do. But many don’t realize that their alcoholic parent’s behavior can continue to affect them as they grow into adulthood. In fact, that trauma can stick with you throughout your entire adult life. There’s even a name

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Bulimia Does Long-Term Damage to the Body

/ By / Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Recovery

The physical effects of bulimia can be devastating and long-lasting. Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by frequent binge eating followed by purging through self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or laxative abuse. Over time, this can cause severe damage to the body and have long-term negative health effects. If you or a loved one is struggling

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Psychopathy vs. Antisocial Personality Disorder

/ By / Mental Health, Personality Disorders, Recovery

Living with psychopathy or antisocial personality disorder can be incredibly difficult, both for the person afflicted and their loved ones. While some individuals may be able to manage the symptoms on their own, most need professional help to effectively address the underlying issues and develop better coping mechanisms. Getting help can be a daunting task,

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Irritable Depression: When Sadness Feels Like Anger

/ By / Depression, Mental Health, Mood Disorders

Typically when you think of depression, you think of the classic symptoms: sadness, low energy, insomnia, and appetite changes. Sometimes, however, depression presents with a slightly different constellation of symptoms, especially in children and young adults. In fact, in children, sadness might not even be present, and irritability alone can lead to a diagnosis of

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How Do Meth Addicts Differ From ADHD Drug Abusers?

/ By / Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Methamphetamines, Recovery

Methamphetamine addiction is a serious problem, and many people turn to it as an alternative to taking prescription medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). But this is an extremely dangerous choice to make, as methamphetamine use carries with it a high risk of addiction and other serious health problems. If you or a loved

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