The Importance of Optimism in RecoveryRecoveryBy Promises AustinNovember 17, 2015“Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.” — William James A contrast of the dark and light is a human paradigm, yet seeing the shadow and not the sun is commonplace for people entrenched in addiction. Are people hardwired for optimism or pessimism? Some studies indicate certain people seem to be born with a bent… Details
Struggling for Control in Codependent RelationshipsMental HealthBy Promises AustinNovember 13, 2015If you struggle with codependency, you probably also struggle with control. You might feel that in a perfect world, you would be able to dictate who said what and when. Your partner would always be available whenever you needed him or her. There would be no conflict because you would always get your way. It’s… Details
What If You Never Get Sober?Staying SoberBy Promises AustinNovember 12, 2015You’ve probably tried to quit drinking or using other substances at some point in the past. You may have been able to stop drinking or to give up using drugs for short periods of time, but for some reason you always end up going back to your old ways. You may even try to tell… Details
Why Do People Become Addicted to Exercise?Other AddictionsBy Promises AustinNovember 6, 2015Exercise is enjoyable for many people and part of a healthy lifestyle, and most of us don’t get enough of it. In a society facing chronic obesity, the over-exercisers don’t get much attention; we are more likely to congratulate them for their discipline and dedication than to raise our concerns. However, as with most substances… Details
What Makes Rehab Successful?Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinOctober 16, 2015Drug rehab success rates statistics are hard to find because success is difficult to measure. When someone relapses after treatment, it doesn’t necessarily mean the treatment wasn’t successful. There are many other factors involved. Although it is challenging to measure treatment success, we can say what elements of a treatment program make it more successful… Details
The Blame and Shame of AddictionDrug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinOctober 15, 2015Addiction touches most lives at some point. Whether you’ve personally faced it or have watched a family member or friend struggle with it, it’s on your radar. Only you know the true impact that it’s had on you. Perhaps addiction has cost you your job, relationship, freedom, vehicle or health. It might have led to… Details
When Being in Love Makes You Feel Completely CrazyMental HealthBy Promises AustinOctober 10, 2015Healthy relationships are composed of two people who offer each other love and support, and when you’re in a healthy relationship, you feel serenity, comfort and happiness whenever you think of your loved one. But for some people, being in love often isn’t accompanied by feelings of peace. Instead, it’s accompanied by feelings of being… Details
Is Online Dating Fueling Your Sex Addiction?Sex AddictionBy Promises AustinOctober 8, 2015Online dating has exploded over the last several years, and while it can be a valid and efficient way to find a mate, it can also become an unhealthy obsession. Are you scrolling through possible dates on an hourly basis? Do you find a date only to wonder if there’s a better option on the… Details
How to Find Help for Sex AddictionSex AddictionBy Promises AustinOctober 6, 2015If you or your partner struggles with an addiction to sex, finding help isn’t easy, but it is possible. Unlike people with drug or alcohol addiction, sex addicts are limited when it comes to treatment facilities. Part of the difficulty in finding treatment for sex addiction is the controversial nature of the disorder, also known… Details
Signs That a Teenager Has Been Smoking PotTeen IssuesBy Promises AustinOctober 6, 2015Teens use marijuana more than any other illicit substance. Its use comes in second only to alcohol when it comes to underage substance abuse. So if you think your teen might be smoking pot, you just might be right. There are some physical and behavioral signs that are specific to marijuana that you can look… Details
