Illicit Drug Use Among the Elderly Widespread, Overlooked Senior IssuesBy Promises AustinFebruary 29, 2016As the baby boomer generation reaches old age, their drug problems are staying with them, with substance abuse among the elderly becoming an increasingly common concern. When it comes to seniors, the focus is typically on alcohol, prescription drugs, caffeine and nicotine, missing the deceptively common problems with illicit drugs like cocaine, heroin and marijuana.… Details
Dating Under the Influence Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinFebruary 25, 2016Most of us know “DUI” stands for “driving under the influence.” But the acronym has another meaning, one with consequences that rival the damage done when one gets behind the wheel impaired. Although dating under the influence doesn’t cause motor vehicle accidents, it certainly can run your personal life off the road. One study suggests… Details
Addiction May Be as Simple as ‘One-Shot Learning’ Gone Terribly Awry Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinFebruary 24, 2016Groundbreaking research by California Institute of Technology (Caltech) scientists regarding how the brain learns quickly—a process called “one-shot learning”—has turned up insights that may help further explain addiction and dual diagnoses and how treatment can help. “One-shot learning,” as opposed to more gradual, incremental learning over time, happens when we immediately associate a specific stimulus… Details
You Can Break Free From the Self-Destructive Dance of Love Addiction Sex AddictionBy Promises AustinFebruary 18, 2016Does it seem like the same thing keeps happening to you in all your relationships? Does your heart get repeatedly broken? When you are a love addict, your relationship is almost always the most important thing in your life. When it’s good, it feels really good. But frequently your relationships are unfulfilling, disappointing and maybe… Details
Survivor’s Guilt Can Increase Risks for PTSD PTSD & TraumaBy Promises AustinFebruary 17, 2016New evidence from an American research team indicates that people who feel guilty in the aftermath of highly traumatic situations may have increased odds of developing PTSD. Some people who live through dangerous or potentially fatal situations experience feelings known collectively as survivor’s guilt or post-traumatic guilt. In a study published in April 2015 in… Details
6 Warning Signs of Mood Disorders in Women Mental Health, Mental Health - Women, RecoveryBy Promises AustinFebruary 17, 2016Mood disorders are far more than “feeling blue” or out of sorts. They can deeply impact an individual’s ability to live a fulfilling life. Women are especially vulnerable and suffer from mood disorders at greater rates than men. It is not clear exactly why women suffer from mood disorders at double the rate of men.… Details
Is Anxiety Holding You Captive? AnxietyBy Promises AustinFebruary 11, 2016You receive a memo from your supervisor that you’re to update a group of managers on a project, and you have only a few days to prepare. The thought of standing before the group makes your head spin, your heart beat out a staccato rhythm and your palms sweat. You want to a dive under… Details
When Depression Strikes During Addiction Recovery RecoveryBy Promises AustinFebruary 2, 2016Surviving recovery from addiction and avoiding relapse is tough, but it becomes even more difficult if you experience symptoms of depression. Addiction or substance abuse commonly occurs with depression. In fact, up to 40 percent of people with a substance use disorder also struggle with a mood disorder, which can include depression. Know the signs… Details
How to Make a Plan for Life After Rehab RecoveryBy Promises AustinJanuary 28, 2016Life after rehab is fraught with risk, but it can also be a joyful time of new beginnings. To avoid the negative outcomes, like relapsing, and to fully embrace your new life of sobriety, it’s important to make a plan. Perhaps the most dangerous way to approach recovery is to wing it. With a formal… Details
This Is What an Addiction Epidemic Looks Like Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinJanuary 26, 2016If you have any doubt that addiction is spreading like a plague across the nation, check out the statistical storyboard created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and shared below. It’s a sobering assortment of interactive bar graphs, charts and maps that tracks the changes in drug overdose deaths from 2002 to 2014… Details
