Hoarding Now Recognized as True Mental Disorder – Here’s How You Can Help a Loved OneMental HealthBy PromisesMarch 10, 2013Do you dread going to a loved one’s home because you can’t set foot in the door without tripping over piles of stuff? Is there garbage strewn about the house of your elderly parent or other family member who perhaps has a mental health disorder but otherwise generally functions normally? Maybe your loved one is… Details
Depression Is Not a Sign of WeaknessDepressionBy PromisesMarch 8, 2013Depression is a serious psychiatric disorder that affects millions of people at some point in their lives. It can be a brief episode in response to an obvious stressor or a recurring, chronic and even lifelong battle. The impact of depression is not to be underestimated, as it is ranked by the World Health Organization… Details
Narcissistic Personality Disorder in WomenMental Health - WomenBy PromisesMarch 7, 2013Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by a number of dysfunctional traits or behaviors, including a lack of empathy for other people and a highly exaggerated sense of self-importance. Outside of the US, this condition does not officially exist as a distinct form of mental illness. Narcissistic personality disorder produces essentially the… Details
How To Find New Interests In Recovery – When Nothing Interests YouRecoveryBy PromisesFebruary 26, 2013It can be a life-altering experience to go through rehab and find that you have entered recovery without a clue what to do next. Granted, you probably heard a few recommendations during the final phase of treatment, generally centering on relapse prevention and the advice to live one day at a time. Most of this… Details
Who is Most at Risk to Drink and Drive?Drunk DrivingBy PromisesFebruary 20, 2013In a study to determine why adolescents choose to drink and drive, researchers found out whom the most likely people were to engage in the dangerous act. A study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health reported that young white males were more likely to get a DUI than women or men of other racial… Details
Overcoming the Vicious Cycle of Substance Abuse and InsomniaDrug Addiction InfoBy PromisesFebruary 17, 2013The tossing and turning of insomnia is hard for any person to handle long term. But when insomnia is accompanied by alcohol or drug addiction, it can create a vicious, life-altering cycle that makes it very difficult to function normally. In fact, not only does one almost always exacerbate the other, it’s very common for… Details
Why We Started Promises Austin – Luxury Drug RehabPromises NewsBy PromisesFebruary 16, 2013It Takes a Comprehensive Treatment Approach to Beat Addiction The Promises Austin alcohol-and drug-treatment facility in the Hill Country just outside of Austin, Texas, is the realized dream of George Joseph, COO of TRS Behavioral Care and recovery community notable. Using the substance abuse struggles of his youth and the education he received as a… Details
Most Effective Treatments for Seasonal Affective DisorderMental HealthBy PromisesFebruary 16, 2013Have a case of the winter blues? It’s not just an old-wives-tale explanation for why some people experience depression during the winter months. Seasonal affective disorder, which has the rather appropriate acronym SAD, is a real medical condition that can have a serious impact on your life. If left untreated, it can turn into ongoing… Details
Generalized Anxiety Disorder in WomenAnxietyBy PromisesFebruary 15, 2013Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a form of medically serious anxiety characterized by persistent, extreme worry about a variety of everyday events, situations and circumstances. While most people worry about things in their lives to a certain degree, people with GAD develop ongoing levels of stress and anxiety that damage their ability to function and… Details
How to Manage Work and Family Obligations During Your Addiction TreatmentAddiction TreatmentBy PromisesFebruary 15, 2013Can I lose my job? Who will care for my children? How do I juggle work and family demands while I’m in treatment? If you’re contemplating addiction treatment, troubling questions like these are often foremost in your mind. Everyone has responsibilities, whether it’s paying the bills or caring for a small child. Some people, like… Details
