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Tips to Transform Your Relationship with a Narcissist

Are you in a relationship with someone who needs a constant flow of attention or validation? Does your loved one criticize you for no reason? Do you have a friend who insults you but flies into a rage if they receive even gentle criticism? If this sounds familiar, that person might have a narcissistic personality.

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How Problem Gambling Affects The Family

When there’s a compulsive gambler in the family, it affects more than just the gambler. The effects of gambling on the family may be detrimental and cause lasting harm. The impact depends on the gambling problem’s severity and duration, the closeness of the relationships with the gambler, and other factors. Fortunately, professional treatment can mitigate

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Situational Depression vs. Clinical Depression

Depression is a debilitating mental health condition that affects millions of people all over the world. There are several different types, including situational and clinical depression. In terms of situational vs. clinical depression, there are similarities and differences between the two. Proper diagnosis and treatment are crucial to long-term recovery. At Promises Behavioral Health, we

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Are You an ‘Almost Alcoholic’?

“Almost alcoholic” is a term that refers to individuals who skirt the boundaries of having a drinking problem. It’s the fine line at which point a person may cross over from casual drinking into having an alcohol use disorder. An almost alcoholic may engage in activities such as drinking out of boredom or alone. Knowing

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Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Intestines

Drinking too much alcohol can take a severe toll on health. In addition to having adverse effects on the brain, heart, and immune system, excessive consumption of beer, wine, or liquor over a long period may damage the digestive system. Long-term effects of alcohol on the intestines and other parts of the digestive tract may lead

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Dual Diagnosis, PTSD, and Substance Abuse

Mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder often go hand-in-hand with addiction. When a person has dual diagnosis, like PTSD and substance abuse, treatment becomes more complex as a result. Dual diagnosis, PTSD and substance abuse require specialized care that addresses both issues simultaneously in order to give the patient the best chance of

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Signs Your Partner Is a Sex Addict

Sex addiction affects millions of people in the U.S. Those who struggle with this addiction have an obsessive need for sexual pleasure and gratification, causing them to become preoccupied with sex and neglect other important aspects of their lives. Engaging in compulsive sexual activity may lead to severe consequences for these individuals.  Promises Behavioral Health

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Buprenorphine Long-Term Side Effects

Buprenorphine is a prescription medication used to treat opioid addiction and dependence. Though it may prove life-changing for many individuals, it can cause potentially serious problems. As with any other drug, there are potential long-term side effects of buprenorphine. Most people can take it without experiencing issues. However, the longer an individual uses this medication,

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Is Hoarding a Mental Illness?

Many people hang on to treasures and memorabilia or have collections of valuable or interesting items. Generally, this is no cause for concern. However, some individuals obsessively collect things to the point where their homes become severely cluttered, which may compromise health and safety. Is hoarding a mental illness? The answer to that question is

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