5 Key Elements of Recovery from Depression and Substance AbuseRecoveryBy PromisesJuly 30, 2014For 20 years, I battled with a cycle of depression that went from manageable low moods to periods of isolation and despair. Yet it wasn’t until I had a complete breakdown that I started to challenge my mental health status. When I did, it turned out to be the first step to overcoming depression and… Details
Introduction to Self-Guided Mindful RelaxationPersonal ResourcesBy PromisesJuly 28, 2014Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), first pioneered by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979, is quickly becoming standard practice in addiction recovery programs across the U.S. Initially adapted from Buddhist and yogic meditation and relaxation techniques to support standard psychotherapy as a way to combat and control stress, it’s not hard to connect the dots and understand… Details
The Shame GameMental HealthBy PromisesJuly 24, 2014Are you playing the shame game? Keeping secrets, hiding a drug problem or disguising alcohol abuse are all warning signs that you could be. And feeling embarrassed, guilty or remorseful will ensure you keep playing. The Negativity of Shame Shame can impact every aspect of your life so it’s important to know how to recognize… Details
How Does Meth Damage the Brain?MethBy PromisesJuly 23, 2014Methamphetamine is one of several drugs of abuse classified as central nervous system stimulants. However, the drug produces more powerful effects than other stimulants and its repeated use can easily trigger the brain changes that foster drug dependence and drug addiction. In a study published in May 2014 in the journal Addiction Biology, a team… Details
Do You Suspect a Nurse Has a Substance Abuse Problem?Addiction - ProfessionalsBy PromisesJuly 22, 2014The nurse is the glue that holds most medical operations together. So you may be surprised to hear that an estimated 10 to 15 percent are abusing substances while on the job. And nurses aren’t the only ones. Drug and/or alcohol abuse can affect many healthcare workers over the course of their career. In this… Details
Which People Have Highest Odds of Quitting Drinking?Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesJuly 18, 2014People with serious drinking problems may have overlapping symptoms of alcohol abuse and alcoholism, symptoms related only to non-addicted abuse or symptoms related only to alcoholism. After trying to quit, many of these individuals experience a short- or long-term relapse back into active alcohol consumption. In a study published in June 2014 in the journal… Details
Ways to Help a Loved One Avoid RelapsingRelapse PreventionBy PromisesJuly 17, 2014After the hard work of addiction recovery your loved one is ready to come home. You are looking forward to having them back and putting life on a forward trajectory. However, at the same time, there may be a concern in the back of your mind. Fear of potential relapse could be casting a shadow… Details
Noted Psychiatrist and Addiction Specialist Joins Promises AustinPromises NewsBy PromisesJuly 15, 2014Austin, Texas (PRWEB) July 15, 2014 – Craig Franke, MD, will join Promises Austin, a holistic addiction treatment center just outside of Austin, Texas, in mid-July. His team will include a 24-hour nursing staff, doctorate-level psychologist, nutritionist and clinically trained therapists, among others. Board certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry, Dr. Franke previously served… Details
What Is The Link Between an Empty Nest and Depression?DepressionBy PromisesJuly 15, 2014Middle-age is a time of life that brings change for many parents. One of those changes happens when a young adult moves out of the family home. Some parents experience what’s been dubbed “empty nest syndrome,” an informal term for the sadness, grief and loneliness felt after a child leaves home. For some, these negative… Details
Working Toward a Successful Recovery From AddictionRecoveryBy PromisesJuly 14, 2014Even with all of the right tools in place, individuals with addiction often find themselves relapsing soon after completing a treatment program for substance abuse. Relapse is a common occurrence, and those attempting to cease using drugs or alcohol can become discouraged as they find themselves in a seemingly endless cycle of recovery and relapse.… Details
