Can I Get Addicted to Marijuana? MarijuanaBy Promises AustinSeptember 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 Treatment Borderline PersonalityBy Promises AustinSeptember 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
Addiction Specialist Takes Potshot at Alcoholics Anonymous Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinAugust 30, 2015Are 12-step programs really effective against alcoholism? Dr. Lance Dodes, a psychiatrist who specializes in treatment for substance abuse, claims most emphatically that they are not. His critique appeared in written form in 2014, in a book he co-authored with his son, freelance writer Zachary Dodes, called The Sober Truth: Debunking the Bad Science Behind… Details
The Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Autism BipolarBy Promises AustinAugust 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 Alcohol Teen IssuesBy Promises AustinAugust 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 Disorder PTSD & TraumaBy Promises AustinAugust 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 Promises AustinAugust 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
Marijuana Linked to Hostility, Impulsiveness in Even Casual Users MarijuanaBy Promises AustinAugust 20, 2015People who consume the addictive drug marijuana have increased chances of acting in hostile and impulsive ways, the American authors of a new study report. Marijuana is widely thought to reduce one’s chances of acting in aggressive or violent ways. However, according to the results of a study published by a team of American researchers… Details
5 Signs That Your Child Is at Risk for Social Media Addiction Teen IssuesBy Promises AustinAugust 19, 2015If you have a child who is active on social media, you should be aware of the potential for addiction. Anyone can become addicted to using social media, and even more troubling is its association with substance abuse. To protect your child, you need to be aware of the possible harm that these seemingly innocent… Details
Addiction as a Problem of Disordered Intimacy Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinAugust 18, 2015 Two young men who were sexually exploited as children need to own the consequences of their self-destructive behavior. From a distance, Twig and Lenny may seem like they have their lives together. The couple is frequently spotted in designer clothing, stepping out of town cars, sitting VIP in the hottest clubs, partying it up with… Details
