Sexual Shame and Its Impact on AddictionDrug Addiction InfoBy PromisesJuly 12, 2014Shame is the feeling of being inherently flawed, defective, and unworthy of love. Sexual shame occurs when this belief is fostered by traumatic sexual experience, usually in either childhood or adolescence (but also in adulthood). This trauma can be overt, covert, or even societal in nature. In other words, people who are sexually abused nearly… Details
How Addiction Impacts the FamilyFamily ResourcesBy PromisesJuly 11, 2014When it comes to addiction, we often think most about the addict. He is struggling with a chronic illness that is incredibly difficult to treat. He has likely suffered in many ways, including health consequences, financial problems, job loss and/or other impacts on his life. But what about his family? How does addiction impact parents,… Details
7 Tips for Staying Positive in RecoveryRecoveryBy PromisesJuly 8, 2014Getting clean and sober is a tremendous accomplishment. It takes time and effort, and sometimes a fair amount of pain and struggle. But over time, the struggle fades and the day-to-day living becomes routine once again—you regain enough trust from your family to go back to functioning in the new normal way. You get your… Details
Why Holistic Treatment Should be Considered When Choosing a Rehab FacilityAddiction TreatmentBy PromisesJuly 1, 2014It can be a painful journey to the moment when a person is ready to seek help in overcoming a drug or alcohol addiction. Usually there has been a time when the person attempted to hide the addiction. Then there is often a period when substance abuse causes great turmoil within the family. By the… Details
Tips for Enjoying a Sober 4th of JulyStaying SoberBy PromisesJune 30, 2014Holidays can be a risky time for people who are newly sober. Statistics show that as many as 50 percent of people in recovery experience at least one relapse. For many people, relapses can be triggered by family functions where alcohol is being consumed, making July 4 a day fraught with danger. On the 4th… Details
Which Genetic Factors Increase Susceptibility to Alcoholism?Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesJune 26, 2014Doctors and researchers know that some of the risks for developing alcoholism are passed on genetically from generation to generation. In a study published May/June 2014 in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism, researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina and the University of California, Los Angeles assessed the potential impact of two genetic variations… Details
Why It’s So Important to Celebrate Sobriety MilestonesStaying SoberBy PromisesJune 25, 2014Weddings, anniversaries, graduations, job promotions, retirement, weight loss and birthdays – these are just a few of the occasions that are celebrated in the course of a life. Parties or dinners are given in honor of significant achievements and milestones. And it is a very healthy practice. But when a person finishes time spent recovering… Details
The Effects of Addiction on RelationshipsDrug Addiction InfoBy PromisesJune 25, 2014The number of Americans addicted to either drugs or alcohol has reached roughly 130 million, according to a WorldNetDaily article. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in an average year 30 million Americans will drive while intoxicated and 10 million will drive while under the influence of illicit drugs. Even with… Details
Which Came First, Drinking or Depression?DepressionBy PromisesJune 24, 2014Some people choose to drink in order to feel brighter and less inhibited in social settings. But perhaps a greater number choose to drink in order to dull the pain of life’s difficulties. Sometimes this decision to drown sorrows and stress in alcohol becomes a regular way of coping with any frustration or disappointment. That’s… Details
The Danger of Terminal Uniqueness in RecoveryRecoveryBy PromisesJune 23, 2014When newcomers try to get sober, one of the hurdles they have to cross is the feeling that they are unique. They think they don’t belong because no one in the room is exactly like them. Have you ever felt that way? Just like there are no two snowflakes exactly alike, there is nobody on… Details
