Blending Psychodrama and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Treat Addiction TherapiesBy PromisesMay 31, 2016A new twist on cognitive behavioral therapy is gaining traction in the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. It uses techniques from psychodrama, an experiential role play therapy, layered over the research-based favorite, cognitive behavioral therapy. Although this combination is not officially recognized as a distinct form of therapy, it’s being used by some leading-edge… Details
Is Social Anxiety Stealing Your Potential? AnxietyBy PromisesMay 25, 2016Here’s a simple social anxiety test: When you hear a group of people laugh, do you wonder what they found so funny, or are you sure they’re laughing at you? That feeling of being judged and found lacking, of being doomed to embarrass yourself whenever you are around others, are hallmarks of social anxiety disorder,… Details
Why It’s Essential for Workaholics to Take Vacations Personal ResourcesBy PromisesMay 25, 2016Imagine this scenario: You are invited by a friend to spend a week in Jamaica at an all-inclusive resort. All you need to do is pay the airfare. Your immediate response is, “Of course, I will go. Thank you very much.” Your secondary and quite visceral reaction is, “That means I might have to take… Details
‘Chasing The Dragon’ Shows Ugly Reality of Opiate Addiction HeroinBy PromisesMay 24, 2016Just how addictive are opiates such as prescription painkillers and heroin? Consider Melissa’s story. After regaining consciousness in the hospital after a heroin overdose, the young mother unhooked her IV from its pole, walked out and went straight to her dealer, still in her hospital gown. “And he sold me heroin, the same heroin that… Details
Healing Addiction From Your Gut: Why Choosing a Nutrition-Focused Rehab Is Important Personal ResourcesBy PromisesMay 16, 2016Most people are in a state of malnutrition and physical deterioration when they enter addiction rehab. Proper nutrition helps these issues and supports mental health. Common medical conditions in addicts vary by what substance they’ve abused and include hypertension, cardiovascular disease, malnourishment, gastrointestinal issues, mental health disorders, kidney and liver damage, and obesity or emaciation.… Details
4 Types of Love Addiction Sex AddictionBy PromisesApril 28, 2016Love addiction is a complicated psychological condition that comes in many forms. If you think you may be a love addict, understanding love addiction and all its types is an important way to move forward. Knowledge is power, and when you realize that you are making choices that are leading you away from a healthy… Details
Why Does Schizophrenia in Women Differ From Schizophrenia in Men? SchizophreniaBy PromisesApril 27, 2016Recent evidence from a Canadian research group indicates that a combination of underlying factors may help explain why schizophrenia in women differs substantially from schizophrenia in men. Women affected by the severe mental illness schizophrenia often develop initial symptoms at a later age than their male counterparts. In addition, they often develop symptoms that differ… Details
Reducing the Risk of Meth Use in the Gay Community MethBy PromisesApril 25, 2016Methamphetamine use among gay men may have decreased somewhat since its height in the 1990s, but it is still a major problem among this subset of the LGBTQ community. Treating and reducing use of this dangerous illegal drug remains a priority for a group of people disproportionately affected by drug abuse and addiction. Crystal meth… Details
How to Forgive an Alcoholic Parent Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesApril 19, 2016From parental substance abuse statistics, we know that when a parent is an alcoholic or a drug addict, the children suffer. If you had an alcoholic parent, learning to forgive isn’t easy. Maybe you were abused verbally, emotionally or physically, or you were neglected. Maybe you had to take on more responsibilities than a child… Details
The Effects of Methamphetamine on Women’s Health MethBy PromisesApril 15, 2016Methamphetamine, or meth for short, causes a lot of negative health effects both in the short term and with long-term use in both men and women. For women, though, there are particular health effects that make meth especially harmful. Meth is one of the most addictive substances of abuse, and there is no such thing… Details
