Naltrexone in High Doses Best for Opioid Addiction TreatmentPrescription DrugsBy PromisesDecember 10, 2013Naltrexone is the name of a medication that counteracts the effects of opioid narcotic drugs and medications inside the brain and body. Doctors commonly use the medication to help opioid-addicted people stay drug-free during recovery. In a study published in November 2013 in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, an American research team assessed the… Details
Yoga at Promises ScottsdalePromises NewsBy PromisesDecember 6, 2013Child Pose; Chaturanga; Downward-Facing Dog; Warrior One; Warrior Two; Tree Pose; Savasana. These are yoga terms that guests at The Sundance’s treatment center become familiar while in treatment. During rehab yoga is a part of the natural recovery program that targets healing the mind, body, and spirit of our guests. The benefits of yoga can… Details
Women More Likely to Suffer from Mental Illness Than MenMental Health - WomenBy PromisesDecember 5, 2013According to new research, women are 40 percent more likely than men to develop a mental disorder in their lifetimes. Some disorders are even more prevalent in women, while for others, the gap is smaller. Men are not totally off the hook; there are a few things that they suffer from at a greater rate… Details
5 Holiday Stressors That Lead To RelapseRelapse PreventionBy PromisesNovember 28, 2013The time from Thanksgiving to New Year’s can be an especially stressful time for those in recovery, particularly those who are newly sober. But you don’t have to shut yourself off from life and become a hermit for three months for fear of falling into relapse. There are safe and sober alternatives. Knowing the five… Details
PCP Use Linked to Domestic ViolenceOther AddictionsBy PromisesNovember 28, 2013Intimate partner violence is a blanket term used to describe various forms of actual or implied violence that occur between people involved in physical relationships, or with a history of prior involvement. Experts and laypeople alike commonly refer to this form of conduct as domestic violence. In a study published in July 2013 in the… Details
Mothers With Mental Illness May Need Support to Bond With BabyMental Health - WomenBy PromisesNovember 27, 2013The attachment that mothers form with their infants is an important part of the mother-child relationship. This early bonding sets the stage for your future relationship with your child. Having a strong relationship, in turn, helps your child to succeed in life and to be mentally, physically, socially and emotionally healthy. Attachment, in most cases,… Details
Losing a Loved One: Grief in AdulthoodMental HealthBy PromisesNovember 19, 2013The sandwich generation—caretakers of our aging parents and our own growing families—knows this grief all too well. While the pain and sadness of losing a parent or other close loved one is a rite of passage we all go through, knowing that is cold comfort when you’re in the middle of it. The emotions connected… Details
Links Between Mental Health Disorders and Skin DisordersMental HealthBy PromisesNovember 11, 2013Skin disorders, also known as dermatological disorders, are a broad-ranging group of conditions that damage the normal health or integrity of one or more layers of your skin. In recent years, mental health professionals have begun to explore the connections between these disorders and a variety of mental health problems. The unofficial name for this… Details
PTSD, Complex PTSD, Addictions and TreatmentPTSD & TraumaBy PromisesNovember 8, 2013If you have experienced one or more traumatic events or experiences in your life, you may not realize that they can be related to current problems or symptoms, such as addictions, depression and anxiety, as well as relationship, social and work problems. Often, those who have experienced trauma do not make the connection between what… Details
Live Sober, Live Happy!Staying SoberBy PromisesNovember 7, 2013“We aren’t a glum lot. If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn’t want it. We absolutely insist on enjoying life.” (Alcoholics Anonymous, 132) Ten steps for making your sober life more fun and rewarding than the drinking days: Dive in head first. You can choose to stay aloof, sit… Details
