An Overview of Psychedelics and How They Affect the Body Other AddictionsBy Promises AustinFebruary 23, 2017Psychedelics are a type of hallucinogenic drug that alter thoughts, feelings and perception. Using substances like magic mushrooms, LSD or DMT, drug use causes users to experience visual and auditory sensations that appear to be real but are not. Users may feel disconnected from their bodies or surroundings. The experience of using psychedelic drugs can… Details
Food Is the Best Medicine for Eating Disorders Eating DisordersBy Promises AustinFebruary 22, 2017One of the first questions people struggling with eating disorders ask is how to get these crazy thoughts about food, weight and body image out of their head. What is the best treatment to stop these obsessive thoughts and the compulsive nature of the eating disorder behaviors? The answer is simple, FOOD, in an adequate… Details
Allergy Symptoms and Allergic Reactions to Adderall Prescription DrugsBy Promises AustinFebruary 22, 2017Adderall is a brand-name combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine, and it is prescribed to treat the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, some people, particularly teens and young adults feeling pressured to perform to exceptional standards in high school or college, may abuse Adderall in order to concentrate for long periods of time. Taking… Details
Does Talk Therapy Work for Everyone in Addiction Recovery? RecoveryBy Promises AustinFebruary 22, 2017By Jana Albright, MA, CATC-IV, Primary Therapist at Promises Malibu Many addiction treatment programs emphasize talk therapy as a method for helping clients through the treatment process. Does talk therapy work for everyone? It depends, because every person who enters a drug treatment program arrives with their own complex and unique personal history, issues and… Details
6 Tips to Help Ensure a Sober St. Patrick’s Day Staying SoberBy Promises AustinFebruary 22, 2017By Matthew Goldenberg, D.O. Board Certified Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry Associate Medical Director, Promises Professionals Treatment Program Many people in the U.S., Irish-American or otherwise, have only a vague notion of what the St. Patrick’s Day holiday represents, beyond the connection to alcohol. While the root of the holiday is paying homage to St. Patrick… Details
5 Self-Care Habits for Family Members of Addicts Family ResourcesBy Promises AustinFebruary 19, 2017There are more than 23 million Americans struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, and millions more with compulsive behaviors such as gambling, gaming and sex addiction. Struggling along with them are the millions of people who love them. Partners, parents, children, close relatives and friends deal every day with the same problem as the addict,… Details
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline PersonalityBy Promises AustinFebruary 18, 2017Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a severe mental health condition marked by symptoms such as highly unstable moods and lack of a consistent or stable self-image. People affected by the condition also frequently have additional serious mental health challenges. One of the forms of psychotherapy commonly used to help individuals with BPD is dialectical behavior… Details
Can You Die From Delirium Tremens? Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinFebruary 18, 2017Many people who are addicted to alcohol, and wish to stop drinking, feel they can do so “cold turkey” and on their own. However, about one half of all people who have an alcohol dependency suffer from alcohol withdrawal syndrome when they stop drinking. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome can be very dangerous if not monitored by… Details
Addiction Problems Among Women: KCBS-TV Special Features Dr. David Sack Promises NewsBy Promises AustinFebruary 17, 2017A special two-part KCBS-TV Los Angeles news report titled “Many Housewives Struggle Silently with Substance Abuse,” which aired on February 15 and 16, highlighted the increasing problem of opioid abuse and alcohol addiction among women in the United States. In part one, Leyna Nguyen of KCBS reported that a growing number of U.S. adults abusing… Details
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Disorders AnxietyBy Promises AustinFebruary 17, 2017As a strategy for transcendence rather than coping, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an intriguing option for many people suffering from mental health disorders. Therapists who specialize in ACT believe we all have the potential to live a full and rich life, and that our encounters with depression, anxiety, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic… Details
