Sexual Boundaries and the Female Sex Addict Sex AddictionBy PromisesAugust 16, 2015A woman who originally sought treatment for alcoholism learns she may also be a sex addict. Kendall sits at the bar of a downtown hotel in a city far from home. She sips a drink in honor of another far off city, and stares blankly past the bartender in his uncomfortable tuxedo. She has just… Details
Hobbies Can Help You Stay on Track in Recovery RecoveryBy PromisesAugust 12, 2015Drinking heavily or using drugs takes a lot of time and energy. Once you’re in recovery, you’ll likely have a big void in your life. Finding positive activities to fill the empty hours is key to not only a successful recovery, but also a healthier, happier life. Hobbies — from rock climbing to antique collecting… Details
How to Stay Sober and Still Have Fun at Social Gatherings Staying SoberBy PromisesAugust 7, 2015It’s easy to fall into the trap of equating social gatherings with alcohol consumption. It can feel as though every birthday, every holiday celebration and every single social occasion you’re invited to is built around the consumption of alcohol. But when you’re overcoming alcoholism, breaking this link is central to moving to a healthier lifestyle… Details
PTSD More Detrimental to One’s Health Than Any Coexisting Mental Illness PTSD & TraumaBy PromisesAugust 5, 2015Recent findings from a team of Brazilian researchers indicate that PTSD plays a primary role in reducing an affected person’s health-related quality of life, even when that individual has other significant, coexisting problems with mental illness. Some people affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also have serious problems with other mental health issues classified as… Details
The Five Ways Parental Substance Abuse Impacts Children Family ResourcesBy PromisesAugust 1, 2015How does addiction affect the family? The answer to this question is important for any adult struggling with substance abuse. If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol and you have kids, you are affecting them in more ways than you can imagine. If you know adults who are addicted and have children, intervention is… Details
What Is Gabapentin and What Are the Risks of Abuse? Prescription DrugsBy PromisesJuly 30, 2015Gabapentin is a prescription drug that is used to treat seizures, epilepsy and pain. A brand name for gabapentin is Neurontin. Gabapentin abuse is not uncommon because of the relaxed sensation and the pain relief that the drug imparts. Gabapentin is not as addictive as many other prescriptions or illicit drugs, but you can get hooked… Details
Is Your Partner Love Avoidant? Mental HealthBy PromisesJuly 28, 2015Although it seems odd, the love addict and the love avoidant often come together in a relationship that, to each individual, is irresistible, yet destructive and unhealthy. Maybe you weren’t even aware that such a thing as a love avoidant exists. After all, if someone wants to avoid love, wouldn’t he avoid relationships? The truth… Details
How to Regain Your Partner’s Trust After Cheating Mental HealthBy PromisesJuly 23, 2015You cheated on your partner, you regret it, you’re sorry and you want your partner to forgive you so you can move on, but he doesn’t trust you. Now what? How can you possibly get him to trust you again after such a big betrayal? Whether it was a meaningless, unemotional, one-night stand or an… Details
How to Prevent Your Teen From Becoming a Video Game Addict Teen IssuesBy PromisesJuly 22, 2015Most teens enjoy gaming, but did you know that it’s possible to become addicted to this pastime? Young people are particularly vulnerable to what experts call Internet gaming disorder. The disorder is very similar to addiction, with video or Internet games as the obsessive factor instead of drugs or alcohol. National surveys and studies have… Details
Bipolar Disorder Symptoms May Follow Seasonal Trajectory BipolarBy PromisesJuly 22, 2015A new study suggests that bipolar episodes may manifest in somewhat predictable times of the year. Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition that is actually a disorder of the brain causing a person to experience severe changes in emotion and energy that range from one polar extreme to the other. Once called manic depression, the… Details
