Could ‘Amnesty Boxes’ Help Curb Music Festival Drug Overdoses?Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinAugust 29, 2016Much ado was made about nothing this summer when a video surfaced online of Malia Obama *maybe* smoking a joint at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago. While there are legal and health consequences for marijuana smokers, it’s hard to imagine the media being interested in the video if the young woman didn’t have the… Details
‘Life Doesn’t Stop When You Get Sober. Life Begins’Staying SoberBy Promises AustinAugust 29, 2016September is National Recovery Month, a time to remember that miracles do happen. Just ask the millions of people once held captive by drugs and alcohol who are now living rich, rewarding lives in sobriety. Among them is Abby B., who started drinking at 13 and who remembers feeling so hopeless at the height of… Details
Barriers to Women Seeking Addiction TreatmentAddiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinAugust 22, 2016Drug and alcohol addiction can affect anyone, anywhere — regardless of gender, race or economic standing. It’s a vicious disease loaded with harmful repercussions that can take a physical, psychological, financial and social toll on the person struggling. Unfortunately, centuries of public misconception, stigma and public intolerance have plagued the topic of addiction and made… Details
How Marijuana Affects the Body and BrainMarijuanaBy Promises AustinAugust 22, 2016With debates going on in the public sphere over the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use, it is important to be educated as to the impact of the drug on the body and in the brain. Too often people have a relaxed attitude about marijuana. It may not be as harmful as heroin,… Details
10 TV Characters Who Need RehabDrug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinAugust 15, 2016See which 10 television characters would likely be diagnosed with a serious substance use disorder if they really walked among us. Tyrion Lannister, “Game of Thrones” Tyrion swills and guzzles his way through the ups and downs of The Seven Kingdoms. Granted, he hasn’t had the easiest time of it. His mother died giving birth… Details
Why Are People Addicted to Unhealthy Relationships?Mental HealthBy Promises AustinAugust 15, 2016A woman posted on a social media site for those with addictions that her former partner called her and showered her with hateful commentary ranging from her appearance, body size and tattoos, to her habits and even the way she breathed. She remained on the call to hear the entire litany. Despite her distress, she… Details
Romance in Recovery: Start With a PlantRecoveryBy Promises AustinAugust 15, 2016Active addicts and alcoholics typically don’t enjoy being told what they can or can’t do. The reason for this is simple: they’re usually being asked to do the No. 1 thing they don’t want to do: stop drinking or using. It leaves the addict with an automatic bristling when it comes to authority figures. So… Details
Characteristics of Love Addicted ParentsSex AddictionBy Promises AustinAugust 15, 2016Love addiction isn’t always as easy to recognize as other forms of addiction. While drug addicts and alcoholics frequently show signs of slurred speech, bleary eyes or staggering, love addicts may appear completely normal. Many love addicts go through their lives without ever realizing that they were suffering from a form of addiction. Family members… Details
Where Do You Fall on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness?Mental HealthBy Promises AustinAugust 8, 2016What does it mean to be truly well? It’s not just a clean bill of health from your doctor or feeling satisfied with a relationship or a job. Instead, wellness means actively pursuing balance among the key areas of your life, which the wellness initiative of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)… Details
A Stage-by-Stage Look at How Anxiety Derails Addiction RecoveryAnxietyBy Promises AustinAugust 8, 2016Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in the U.S. Almost 30% of Americans struggle with it at some point in their lives. And if you’ve got an anxiety disorder, research shows you’re two to three times more likely to struggle with substance abuse than the general population. It’s a combo that… Details
