Sexism, Cultural Conditioning Prevent Many Female Sex Addicts From Seeking HelpSex AddictionBy PromisesSeptember 11, 2015Let’s be honest—when you think of a typical person with sex addiction, you think of a man. Men have become the face of this somewhat contentious illness (contentious because some people insist on viewing sex addiction as nothing more than an excuse for bad behavior). However, many women live with sex addiction, and these women… Details
Which Prescription Medications Do College Students Abuse?Prescription DrugsBy PromisesSeptember 10, 2015In the U.S., several classes of mind-altering prescription medications are abused by a small but significant portion of the total population. Examples of the most commonly abused medications include opioid painkillers, stimulants and sedative-hypnotics (also known as tranquilizers). In a study scheduled for publication in 2014 in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, researchers from… Details
How Does Emotion Regulation Group Therapy Help People With BPD?Borderline PersonalityBy PromisesSeptember 10, 2015Recent evidence from a group of American researchers indicates that a treatment called emotion regulation group therapy helps people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) avoid self-harming behavior by improving their emotional control. People with borderline personality disorder typically have a seriously reduced ability to control their emotional reactions to a wide range of daily circumstances.… Details
Five Ways Addiction Could Be Damaging Your FamilyFamily ResourcesBy PromisesSeptember 6, 2015It’s no surprise that an addict’s behavior affects people around her, but did you realize just how much it impacts your family? Whether the addict is a parent, a child, a spouse, a sibling or an extended relative, the addiction causes serious and lasting changes to everyone involved. If someone in your family is struggling… Details
Can I Get Addicted to Marijuana?MarijuanaBy PromisesSeptember 5, 2015As more voters decide to make recreational marijuana legal, its safety naturally comes into question. At the top of the list is the question of addiction. Marijuana has long been considered non-addictive, especially when compared to drugs like heroin or cocaine, but is that really true? You may be surprised to hear that you can… Details
Strength of Therapeutic Alliance Key in Borderline Personality Disorder TreatmentBorderline PersonalityBy PromisesSeptember 4, 2015New findings from a team of American researchers indicate that the strength of a client/therapist bond called the therapeutic alliance significantly impacts the success of treatment for borderline personality disorder. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often treated with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a form of psychotherapy specifically intended to reduce suicidal behavior in people affected… Details
The Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and AutismBipolarBy PromisesAugust 30, 2015When it comes to mental illness, sometimes making a diagnosis has to do more with degree than anything else. For example, you and I and everyone around us have good days and not-so-good days. Sometimes we feel bright and capable and full of energy. Other days we feel like we just meet the minimum requirements.… Details
5 Suprising Facts About Teens and AlcoholTeen IssuesBy PromisesAugust 28, 2015As a parent, it’s not easy to hear scary statistics about teens and drinking. Teenagers abuse alcohol more than any other substance, and many pay a price for their drinking. From accidents to missed school and poor grades to fatalities, drinking and teens is a disturbing topic. However, as a parent you have a responsibility… Details
Integrate Treatment for Complex PTSD, Borderline Personality DisorderPTSD & TraumaBy PromisesAugust 27, 2015Researchers from the University of Connecticut and Elements Behavioral Health find that complex PTSD is not simply a subtype of BPD and suggest the disorders be addressed together. People affected by borderline personality disorder often have diagnosable symptoms of a form of post-traumatic stress disorder called complex PTSD, according to recent findings from the University… Details
Do Impulsive Cocaine Users Develop Unusual Brain Changes?CocaineBy PromisesAugust 21, 2015Cocaine is a potent stimulant drug of abuse known for its ability to substantially alter the brain function of heavy and/or habitual users. Some cocaine users have a personality trait called impulsivity, which makes them unusually likely to act in rash or reckless ways. In a study published in September 2014 in the journal Drug… Details
