Asking for Help in Addiction RecoveryAddiction Treatment, Family Resources, Recovery, Relapse PreventionBy Promises AustinMarch 15, 2015In 12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, each of the 12 steps contains words such as “we,” “us” and “ourselves.” These words help to remind each individual in the program that recovery is not a solo journey and that together we can do what none of us can do alone. In order… Details
3 Ways to Tame Erratic Emotions in Early SobrietyStaying SoberBy Promises AustinMarch 13, 2015When you give up alcohol or drugs, you may experience a rollercoaster of emotions, especially in the early months of recovery. You may experience extreme anger, sadness or anxiety. Worst of all, your emotions may become extremely turbulent without warning. Since you have spent so much time and effort running from your feelings, it’s probably… Details
How to Help Your Adult Child Refusing Addiction TreatmentFamily ResourcesBy Promises AustinMarch 13, 2015Watching your child, whatever his age, struggle with addiction is terrible, especially when he refuses to get help. When you have reached the end of your rope, there are some last-ditch efforts you can make to get him into treatment. According to government statistics, over 23 million Americans have an addiction and need treatment, yet… Details
Honor of Top Houston Doctor for 2015 Bestowed on Chief Medical Officer for The Right Step® and Promises® P.A.T.HPromises NewsBy Promises AustinMarch 6, 2015Jason ZW Powers, MD, MAPP, voted one of Houston’s Top Doctors for 2015 by H Texas magazine. Houston, TX (PRWEB) March 4, 2015 – For the fifth consecutive year, Jason ZW Powers, MD, MAPP, chief medical officer for The Right Step® family of programs and the Promises® P.A.T.H addiction treatment center in Texas, has been… Details
How to Beat Insomnia Without DrugsMental HealthBy Promises AustinMarch 5, 2015Having difficulty sleeping is a common American problem. In our overstressed, overworked lives, sleep often takes a back seat to other priorities. Many people simply take over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids to get a better night’s sleep, but what if you can’t take drugs? If you are in recovery from addiction, you are probably hesitant… Details
5 Tips for Online Dating in RecoveryRecoveryBy Promises AustinFebruary 28, 2015The prospect of dating as a recovering addict is daunting. In the past you relied on drugs or alcohol so much that meeting and getting to know someone while sober must feel like a foreign experience. You might lack confidence when you’re sober or worry that no one will want to get to know you… Details
Getting Reoriented to the World After RehabRecoveryBy Promises AustinFebruary 28, 2015Making it through detox and rehab are major accomplishments, but transitioning back into the real world isn’t always easy. There is no graduation date for recovery, and getting out of rehab is just a step on our journey. In a lot of ways, time spent in a treatment center is safe and sheltered. We are… Details
Can Coffee Help Cocaine Addicts Stay Clean?CocaineBy Promises AustinFebruary 21, 2015Coffee may be able to ease the symptoms of cocaine addiction, particularly in women, a new study has revealed. In the most recent edition of the peer-reviewed Journal of Caffeine Research, an article was published on research that looked into the effects of caffeine on the brains of cocaine addicts and found that caffeine consumption… Details
Cell Phone Addiction is a Likely RealityOther AddictionsBy Promises AustinFebruary 20, 2015A new study from Baylor University suggests that the idea of cell phone addiction is becoming increasingly plausible. The study found that male college students spend an average of nearly eight hours on their phones each day, while female students spend an average of 10 hours per day on their phones. Even in a world… Details
Study: Drinking Before Bed Disrupts SleepAlcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinFebruary 18, 2015When you drink before going to bed, you may initially benefit from its sedative effects, but alcohol leads to sleep disruption later in the night, according to a new study. This new finding has implications for anyone struggling with alcoholism, indicating that the disturbed sleep as a result of drinking prior to going to bed… Details
