Is Alcohol to Blame for High Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels? Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesFebruary 14, 2014Cholesterol and triglycerides are two forms of blood-borne fat that appear in the human circulatory system. People with too much LDL (“bad”) cholesterol or triglycerides in their bloodstreams can develop substantially increased risks for serious forms of heart disease. In a study published in December 2013 in the journal Alcohol, a team of Japanese researchers… Details
How to Explain Depression to Your Kids DepressionBy PromisesFebruary 13, 2014Depression affects a significant number of Americans, occurring in as many as one in 10 homes. It may be tempting for a parent to hide their depression from young children, but the fact is kids know something is not quite right whether you choose to explain it or not. One expert has seven suggested comments… Details
Could Eating Tomatoes Help Ward Off Depression? DepressionBy PromisesFebruary 7, 2014For sufferers of depression and similar mood disorders, there’s a good reason to take a closer look at the humble tomato. A recent study led by researcher Kaijun Niu of China’s Tianjin Medical University in 2012 found that eating tomatoes a few times per week can go a long way in warding off depression. Researchers… Details
Drinking and Depression in Pregnant Women DepressionBy PromisesFebruary 7, 2014While most expectant mothers in the U.S. are aware of the risks drinking and drug use pose for their unborn babies, drinking during pregnancy continues—and not always light drinking. What causes expectant mothers to consume alcohol and even binge drink during pregnancy? What motivates the behavior and what can be done to help women abstain… Details
Don’t Miss the Warning Signs of Drug Addiction in Your Loved One Family ResourcesBy PromisesFebruary 6, 2014Despite the fact that many high profile people and celebrities struggle with drug addiction, there remains a stigma attached to the problem. The addict usually tries to keep the problem hidden, and when a loved one does reach out they’re met with anger. Often this is because of shame. Someone near you could be struggling… Details
Will The Urge To Relapse Ever Go Away? Relapse PreventionBy PromisesFebruary 4, 2014Watch Out for These Signs of Relapse Going through rehab and getting clean from drugs or alcohol, or both, is a remarkable achievement. Unfortunately, doing so is just the first step in a long journey. You will be in recovery for the rest of your life, and you will always fight the urge to use… Details
Think You Can Start Drinking Again? What Happens When You Try to Go Back Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesFebruary 1, 2014This is a scenario most recovering alcoholics can envision: you’ve been in recovery perhaps a few months or a few years and you have had the pleasure of seeing your life start to clean up. Your relationships are improving, you experience less stress and angst, and you can be in the presence of alcohol without… Details
Peeling Away the Layers of Addiction: The Process of Recovery RecoveryBy PromisesJanuary 30, 2014Getting sober is a multi-step process. For many alcoholics and addicts, it takes years to shift from being abstinent to enjoying a healthy sober lifestyle. Along the way there are many hurdles to overcome, some large and some small. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common issues that come up. Other… Details
What Is Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)? Mental HealthBy PromisesJanuary 30, 2014Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder) is a mental health condition that centers on a compulsive desire to pull out the hair that grows in various body areas. Prior to May 2013, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) classified this condition along with a larger group of disorders known as impulse-control disorders. However, with the publication of a latest… Details
Oxycodone Abuse, Signs, Symptoms Prescription DrugsBy PromisesJanuary 24, 2014Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opiate drug that is prescribed primarily for treating pain. It is most commonly prescribed in the form of OxyContin, a name-brand drug that releases oxycodone in time-release tablet form. Other drugs that contain a relatively small amount of oxycodone include Percocet, Percodan and Tylox. Like all opiate drugs, oxycodone is created… Details
