Bipolar Disorder in MenBipolarBy Promises AustinMarch 27, 2017By: Heather Rolland Bipolar disorder is a serious medical condition requiring treatment. Whether the best option for you is a men’s treatment center, an outpatient clinic, or a combination of psychotherapy, self-help groups, and medication management, treatment is key. There are two types of bipolar disorder: Bipolar I and II. In Bipolar I, manic episodes… Details
Self-Medicating With Alcohol Can Make Anxiety WorseAlcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinMarch 27, 2017A topic was raised recently: “I have two friends who drink to relax vs. taking prescription medications. They feel it’s cheaper, easier and has no side effects.” It is common practice among people who face depression and anxiety to use alcohol to self-medicate without realizing the negative effects of alcohol and depression/anxiety. When emotions become… Details
Most Misleading Depictions of Treatment Centers in Film & TelevisionDrug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinMarch 25, 2017Depending on the decade in which you were born, thinking about the rehab experience in treatment centers through the lens of film and television could either be frightening or appealing, depending on how it is represented … or misrepresented. A treatment center experience might bring to mind terrifying thoughts of torment dispensed by “Nurse Ratchet”… Details
Best Continuing Care Programs After Addiction TreatmentRecoveryBy Promises AustinMarch 24, 2017Choosing to enter a program in a drug treatment center is an important first step in addiction recovery. Organized treatment programs offer a structured multidisciplinary environment designed to address various components of addiction recovery, including emotional and psychological factors, and medical concerns. But when treatment is successfully completed, there is a critical next step during… Details
Pros and Cons of Using Holistic Treatment for AddictionAddiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinMarch 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 Promises AustinMarch 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 Promises AustinMarch 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 Promises AustinMarch 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 Promises AustinMarch 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 Promises AustinMarch 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
