10 Ways to Deal with Persistent LonelinessPersonal ResourcesBy PromisesAugust 26, 2014We all experience loneliness from time to time. Some is situational, as in we may be separated from loved ones and family members for a short period due to business, travel, school or other circumstances. Some loneliness is nearly inescapable, like the unbearable sadness and loneliness we feel after a loved one dies. While loneliness… Details
How to Help Your Kids Understand AddictionFamily ResourcesBy PromisesAugust 26, 2014For children, the concept of addiction as a disease is a tough one. In fact, it’s not always easy for adults to understand either. As a parent it is your job to talk to your kids about addiction if someone in their lives has a substance abuse problem. Whether it is a parent, a sibling… Details
How Does Family History Impact Risk for Drinking Problems?Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesAugust 25, 2014All professionals who deal with alcohol-related issues know that a family history of diagnosable alcohol problems can significantly increase a person’s chances of developing his or her own pattern of problematic drinking. However, researchers are still exploring the ways in which such a history manifests in the present. In a study published in July 2014… Details
What Are the Key Characteristics of Daily Marijuana Users?MarijuanaBy PromisesAugust 23, 2014Anyone who uses marijuana has a significant chance of developing a diagnosable case of marijuana addiction (known technically as cannabis use disorder). As a rule, the risks for addiction rise sharply in people who use the drug every day or almost every day. In a study scheduled for publication in October 2014 in the journal… Details
Write On! The Power of Journaling in Addiction RecoveryRecoveryBy PromisesAugust 21, 2014Imagine having a safe haven in which you could share your deepest, most private thoughts and no one but you would ever read the words unless you chose to reveal them. Would you accept the opportunity to enter? Well, that “room” is as close as a pen and piece of paper. Journaling is one of… Details
Potentially Deadly N-Bomb Mimics Effects of LSDDrug Addiction InfoBy PromisesAugust 15, 2014The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has blamed at least 19 deaths since March 2012 on a synthetic drug known as N-bomb. The drug mimics the hallucinogenic and euphoria-inducing effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Its most common street name comes from a series of the chemical ingredients that make it up, N-BOMe, although it is… Details
Professionals Treatment at Promises Welcomes New Executive DirectorPromises NewsBy PromisesAugust 12, 2014SallyAnn Cross, LCSW, joins Professionals Treatment at Promises as executive director. Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) July 29, 2014 – Professionals Treatment at Promises welcomes SallyAnn Cross, LCSW, as its executive director. In this role, Ms. Cross will oversee the addiction treatment program for professionals as well as collate systems and processes and streamline quality assurance… Details
The Secret to Happiness? Drinking Less Alcohol.Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesAugust 5, 2014Men who moderate their alcohol intake generally lead happier, more fulfilling lives, a 75-year long Harvard study shows. In 1938, the Grant Study set out following 268 Harvard undergraduate men in order to determine what factors contribute most strongly to human flourishing. Dr. George Vaillant, who directed the extensive and detailed project for over 30… Details
How Do I Tell a Friend He Has a Drinking Problem?Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesAugust 1, 2014Seeing a friend spiraling into self-destruction is never a pleasant experience. Not only will you be witnessing somebody you care about hurting him or herself, you’re also thrown into the uncomfortable position of having to decide what to do about it. It might not be the most appealing notion, but real friends look out for… Details
Staying Sober When You’re Surrounded by DrugsStaying SoberBy PromisesJuly 31, 2014By Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW One of the most challenging aspects of getting sober, regardless of your drug of choice, is exposure to drugs and reminders of drug use in daily life. Alcohol, for example, is omnipresent. Characters in movies and television shows are often portrayed with a drink in hand. Advertisements make imbibing seem… Details
