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
Brett Favre Opens Up About Painkiller Addiction on Eve of Hall of Fame CeremonyPrescription DrugsBy Promises AustinAugust 5, 2016On Saturday, NFL legend Brett Favre will take his rightful place in the esteemed Pro Football Hall of Fame. But 20 years ago, an addiction to painkillers threatened to cut his storied career, even his life, short. Just recently, he opened up about his addiction to Vicodin. In an interview with Graham Bensinger, the former… Details
What May Help Your Depression Is CounterintuitiveDepressionBy Promises AustinAugust 1, 2016No one seeks out depression. People don’t typically enjoy experiencing sadness, lethargy and hopelessness. It seems perfectly logical to try to avoid these emotions, not embrace them. However, your dislike of depression and efforts to escape it may be what is keeping you stuck in it.
How Friendship Helps in RecoveryRecoveryBy Promises AustinAugust 1, 2016 Entering recovery can be a frightening time for some, even at the same time as it’s exciting. You don’t know what to expect when first starting out, as embracing a life of sobriety isn’t something that most people have at the top of their dream goals. Early recovery can also be a very lonely time,… Details
Here Are the Tell-Tale Signs of Prescription Drug AbusePrescription DrugsBy Promises AustinAugust 1, 2016When a loved one has a problem with prescription drug abuse, it may be obvious or it may be difficult to recognize. You may have a feeling that something isn’t right, but you can’t quite put your finger on it. All you know is that your loved one doesn’t appear to be himself or herself.… Details
What to Do When You Discover Your Teen Is Using DrugsTeen IssuesBy Promises AustinAugust 1, 2016High school drug use statistics are clear on the facts of teenage substance abuse: a lot of teens are experimenting with drugs. It’s a dangerous assumption to make that your teen would never do it. Any teen is susceptible to the urges to experiment and the pressure to try drugs, but if you discover your… Details
Adjustment Disorder: When You Just Can’t Get Over ItMental HealthBy Promises AustinJuly 25, 2016There’s a Japanese proverb: “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” But what if on one of those occasions, you don’t stand? What if the latest blow has left you unable to bounce back, as much as you may try? You may be dealing with a condition called adjustment disorder — also known by the names… Details
Rising Strong Resonates With People in RecoveryRecoveryBy Promises AustinJuly 25, 2016The bad news: research shows that addiction is a chronic disease and like other chronic diseases, relapse is a real possibility. The good news: that doesn’t mean you will relapse, but if you do, you can learn from it and move forward with resiliency and courage. Rebounding after a setback is one of the lessons… Details
Do Women Affected by Sex Addiction Have High Testosterone Levels?Sex AddictionBy Promises AustinJuly 19, 2016Women affected by sex addiction do not consistently show evidence of unusually high levels of the male hormone testosterone in their bloodstreams, according to recent findings from a team of Iranian researchers. Testosterone is the quintessential male sex hormone; however, girls and women also need a certain amount of this hormone to maintain normal function.… Details
