What Is The Link Between an Empty Nest and Depression?DepressionBy Promises AustinJuly 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 Promises AustinJuly 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
Sexual Shame and Its Impact on AddictionDrug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinJuly 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 Promises AustinJuly 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
Recovery Starts with a PlanRecoveryBy Promises AustinJuly 10, 2014Substance abuse treatment centers offer resources for those wanting to overcome an addiction. When helping a loved one make plans to receive treatment, or seeking it out for oneself, it is important to understand what successful recovery looks like. To ensure a healthy, balanced recovery, there are several important components that should be in place.… Details
7 Tips for Staying Positive in RecoveryRecoveryBy Promises AustinJuly 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 Promises AustinJuly 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 Promises AustinJune 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
When Dad Works to Overcome Alcoholism, Children See Real BenefitAlcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinJune 26, 2014No family is conflict-free. But when one parent is addicted to alcohol, the amount of arguing that goes on in the home is higher than normal. That kind of home environment hurts everyone, including the children. The good news, according to a new study, is that if dad will take steps to deal with his… Details
Which Genetic Factors Increase Susceptibility to Alcoholism?Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinJune 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
