We all know that stress is everywhere, and this seems even more true today. It is hard to avoid stressful situations on a regular basis. It is hard to stay positive when protests, pandemics, and disasters are happening all around us. So it is normal to ask, “is stress affecting my health?” Given the serious …
Social media likely plays an important role in the lives of millions of people. Multiple studies have demonstrated various effects of using social media platforms on the lives of site users. Do alcohol manufacturers believe that they can increase profits with drinking and social media campaigns? Is there any real link between drinking and social …
In as early as the late 1990s, social media, as we understand and define it now, came into existence. From the humble beginning of uploading your profile picture and connecting with friends online, social media has now become a massive multi-billion-dollar industry that has disrupted several businesses and social practices. Social media and anxiety have …
Relapse prevention requires a plan of relapse prevention techniques that help you or your loved one stay clean and sober, and to successfully continue in recovery. The Promises Behavioral Health professionals understand that recovery is not easy and that relapse prevention is an ongoing part of recovery. We are here to help you through your treatment and …
These days, a lot of people can’t last a day without their phones or avoid spending time on various social media platforms. But do you know that social media and depression are closely linked? Data shows that social media affects one’s personality. Your use of social media does not only affect your behaviors and social relationships, …
Everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives. Some adults experience stress in ways that sometimes leads to ‘bad’ stress, rather than the typical ‘good’ stress. What are the signs of stress when combined with substance use disorders? The experienced professionals at Promises Behavioral Health understand the physical and emotional impact of stress on adults. …
In the U.S., do you know what the most abused substance is? The answer may come as a surprise- alcohol. Alcohol comes in many forms. So what are the most common types of alcohol abused? From beer to wine, these alcoholic beverages can significantly change to the brain’s chemical balance. As a result, it may aggravate …
When you think about addiction or substance abuse, you may forget about commonly abused prescription drugs. After all, people abuse not just marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and other illicit drugs. Millions of people also abuse prescription medicines throughout the world. It is important to know that prescription drug addiction treatment is available List of Commonly Abused …
Stress is a known factor in the risk of both addiction and relapse. The link between stress and addiction has been the subject of many studies. Stress is not easy for some people to handle in a healthy way. Promises Behavioral Health professionals recognize how stress potentially contributes to your addiction. Discover how to cope …
Many people wonder, “Is alcohol a drug?” Well, the simple answer is yes. It is a substance with a profound effect on bodily functions. Classified as a depressant, it has both short-term and long-term adverse effects on your overall health. It is important to understand how alcohol works in your body so you can get …