Seven Myths About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Mental HealthBy Promises AustinAugust 16, 2013It is estimated that about 2 percent of the population suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). But despite the attention it has received in the media and from medical professionals, this condition is still not fully understood by most people and, consequently, there are many mistaken beliefs floating around about what OCD is, who is most… Details
‘Bath Salts’ More Addictive Than Meth, Study Finds Other AddictionsBy Promises AustinAugust 16, 2013“Bath salts” is the common, collective nickname for a group of artificial, mind-altering drugs sold illegally or illicitly throughout various parts of the United States. All of these drugs contain at least one form of a group of amphetamine-related substances called synthetic cathinones. Doctors and mental health researchers are well aware of the severe health… Details
Geriatric Alcoholism: A Story About Denial Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinAugust 16, 2013Let’s start off with full disclosure: I am a psychotherapist and have worked in addiction and mental health settings for a couple of decades. I am no stranger to identifying and naming alcoholism when I see it, which does not exactly make me popular at cocktail parties or family gatherings. Sometimes, however, being able to… Details
Compulsive Gambling and Women: The Truth About a Hidden Addiction Process AddictionsBy Promises AustinAugust 15, 2013Regardless of the specific type of addiction or dependency we are speaking of, in almost every instance it will be seen as an equal opportunity destroyer of lives that is not constrained by barriers related to age, gender, socioeconomic background or personal history. But problem gambling is different in the respect that it is seen… Details
Coming Back From Relapse Stronger Than Ever Relapse PreventionBy Promises AustinAugust 10, 2013One of the worst feelings of your life is waking up after drinking or drugging for a week straight and realizing that your hard-won sobriety has veered into the ditch. Not only do you hate yourself for relapsing, you know you’ve let your loved ones down as well. Swallowing the bitter taste of relapse –… Details
Depressed People Develop Hyperactive Brain, UCLA Researchers Say DepressionBy Promises AustinAugust 6, 2013Major depression (major depressive disorder) is a severe condition that centers on an inability to properly regulate mood and emotion. For a long time, doctors and scientists have believed that the condition produces its effects by altering the normal function of several areas of the brain. However, according to the results of a study published… Details
Are You Legally Drunk? What You Need to Know About Blood-Alcohol Content Alcohol AbuseBy Promises AustinAugust 6, 2013Blood-alcohol content, or blood-alcohol concentration (BAC), is a way of measuring a person’s level of alcohol intoxication. The measure refers to the percentage of alcohol in a person’s blood compared to the total volume of blood. For example, a BAC of 0.08 (which is the legal driving limit for most states in the U.S.) means… Details
Psychological Trauma the Focus of Professional Workshop Series by Promises Treatment Center’s Renowned Trauma Expert Promises NewsBy Promises AustinAugust 6, 2013Trauma specialist Christine A. Courtois, PhD, presents a two-part professional workshop series on psychological trauma on August 16 and September 13 at The Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 6, 2013 – Christine A. Courtois, PhD, an internationally recognized trauma specialist and Promises Treatment Centers’ National Clinical Trauma Consultant, presents a… Details
Contemplating Your Great Escape After Rehab RecoveryBy Promises AustinAugust 5, 2013If you have struggled with drug or alcohol addiction, going through treatment and rehabilitation can be the beginning of a whole new life. But, not necessarily. In reality the relapse rate following rehab is disturbingly high for recovering addicts and alcoholics, proving that treatment is by no means a panacea or a miracle cure for… Details
I’m Not Sure I’m Really an Addict… Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinAugust 3, 2013We all drink a little too much from time to time, don’t we? Is there anything wrong with enjoying ourselves? Plenty of people have a little to drink each day. How is a person supposed to know if he is really an addict? How do we know if we need help? Are these the questions… Details
