Expert Tips to Coax Your Inner Critic Into Your Corner Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinJanuary 17, 2017We all have an inner critic. Whether loud and pushy or a mere whisper, you can hear the words as if they are your own: No one likes you. You’ll never succeed at this. This is because your inner critic is a real part of you. Getting to know what makes the inner critic tick… Details
What to Do If a Friend or Loved One Has an Alcohol-Related Seizure Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinJanuary 17, 2017Alcohol poisoning is a life-threatening condition that can cause alcohol seizures. Signs of alcohol poisoning include stupor, confusion, vomiting, an inability to wake up, slowed or irregular breathing, pale or bluish skin color and seizures. If you see someone suffering from an alcohol seizure, call for medical help immediately, then follow these steps. During the… Details
Who Is at Highest Risk of Adderall Addiction? Prescription DrugsBy Promises AustinJanuary 13, 2017Adderall is a stimulant medication that combines two types of amphetamines. Along with another medication called Ritalin, it ranks as one of the most common treatment options for the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. When used as directed by a doctor, Adderall generally poses very little risk for the onset of stimulant addiction.… Details
21 Things That Will Make You Feel Drinkers’ Remorse Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinJanuary 12, 2017When stripped to its essence and separated from its party aura, getting drunk is a pretty strange concept. Think of it: We ingest a substance that our body identifies as poison. As it circulates through our blood stream, our body begins working as hard as it can to get rid of it — through our… Details
Isolation: One of the Scourges of Addiction Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinJanuary 11, 2017Whether the isolation or the addiction comes first, many people with substance use and eating disorders keep to themselves. They stay away from friends and family, which starts a vicious cycle. “Addiction leads to isolation as people are locked in a prison of self,” says Harold Jonas, PhD, addiction treatment professional in West Palm Beach,… Details
6 Tricks for Developing Resilience in Addiction Recovery RecoveryBy Promises AustinJanuary 10, 2017A recovering addict faces the same ups and downs in life as anyone else, but with the added pressure of knowing how important it is to handle the “downs” without turning to drugs or alcohol. Recovering addicts need to develop rock-solid resilience in order to forge ahead and never look for solace in drugs or… Details
Turning Points/Rock Bottoms That Led Celebrities Into Recovery RecoveryBy Promises AustinJanuary 10, 2017One of the hallmarks of addiction is a persistent denial about one’s own condition. Many of us rationalized our behavior in order to feel better about how much we were drinking or using. “It’s only until I’m through this rough patch,” we might say. Or, “Everyone drinks/uses like this during the holidays.” If we’re lucky,… Details
Heavy Marijuana Use Can Alter Puberty, Stunt Growth Teen IssuesBy Promises AustinJanuary 8, 2017New findings from a team of Pakistani scientists point to the potential for altered puberty and growth rates in adolescent boys with an addiction to the popular recreational drug marijuana. Researchers and public health officials are well-aware that, compared to adults, teenagers who consume marijuana have substantially higher chances of developing diagnosable symptoms of cannabis… Details
How Teen Addiction Affects the Family Teen IssuesBy Promises AustinJanuary 6, 2017Statistics on teen drug use are frightening because they show that a lot of young people are experimenting with harmful substances. Not all of these teens will develop an addiction, but many do and the consequences for them and their families are serious. When you have an addicted teen in the family, it impacts everyone.… Details
Are There Drugs at Your Teen’s High School? Teen IssuesBy Promises AustinJanuary 6, 2017As a parent, you need to be aware of the situation regarding drugs and high schools. To bury your head in the sand and assume your child’s school is clean of drugs or that your teen would never succumb to the temptation to experiment with drugs is dangerous. High school drug use statistics inform us… Details
