Top Reasons Men in Recovery Relapse with DrugsRecoveryBy PromisesJanuary 21, 2013There are many reasons men who are struggling to remain sober from alcohol or drugs relapse. Taken in reverse order, the four most common reasons are: They refuse to give up the friends, connections, and world of their addiction. There is a saying in 12-step recovery: To achieve lasting sobriety, you only need to give… Details
When Stimulant Abuse and Sexual Disorders Are FusedDrug Addiction InfoBy PromisesJanuary 18, 2013Among the men and women who abuse cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and other “party” drugs (Ketamine, GHB, MDMA, etc.) there is a large and rapidly growing subgroup for whom drug abuse and problematic sexual behavior only occur together. The two behaviors are so tightly paired that engaging in one inevitably means engaging in the other. For… Details
The Guests Say It BestTestimonialsBy PromisesJanuary 17, 2013A typical Google search for drug treatment facilities will yield upwards of 17 million possible sites and/or articles to explore, many of which are produced or sponsored by facilities that will boast of their success rates. Nothing, though, attests to a center’s ability to change lives quite like the stories from people who have “been… Details
Alcohol’s Effect on the Immune SystemAlcohol AbuseBy PromisesJanuary 11, 2013Heavy use of alcohol is known to cause such ailments as liver damage and heart problems, but now researchers have found that it can damage the very system that keeps bodies safe from illness and disease. Each time an individual drinks enough to get drunk, they are lowering their body’s defenses against illness, preventing nutrients… Details
Fighting Relapse Triggers After Drug RehabRelapse PreventionBy PromisesJanuary 10, 2013Keeping hold of the sobriety earned through drug rehab is an ongoing challenge. At every turn, it seems, newly sober individuals are confronted with potential triggers leading back into drug use and addiction. Yet, just because those triggers exist does not mean that yielding to them is a foregone conclusion. Realizing what the most common… Details
Nobody Plans to Be an Addict: Rediscovering Dreams Unfulfilled and Finding the Courage to Move OnRecoveryBy PromisesJanuary 9, 2013For human beings, dreaming of a brighter future is as natural as breathing, eating, and sleeping. We all have ambitions and personal missions, things we are determined to accomplish and absolutely convinced we will accomplish if only we are given the opportunity. Our dreams are chicken soup for the soul, keeping us motivated and optimistic… Details
What Contributes to Your Success?Personal ResourcesBy PromisesJanuary 7, 2013“Ask yourself the secret of your success. Listen to your answer, and practice it.” – Richard Bach, American writer (born 1936) When we hear the word “success,” we may have a mental picture of someone who has it made, someone who realizes his or her dreams without having to go through a whole lot of… Details
How do You Know if You Have the Wrong AA or NA Sponsor? The Top Ten Warning SignsRecoveryBy PromisesJanuary 5, 2013For drug addicts and alcoholics who are new to recovery and the peer support group experience, finding a good sponsor can mean the difference between success and failure. In some extreme circumstances, it can even mean the difference between life and death. That might sound overly dramatic. But addiction is a life-threatening illness, and the… Details
Perfectionism and Substance Abuse: Exploring the Hidden ConnectionDrug Addiction InfoBy PromisesJanuary 4, 2013It is hardly controversial to suggest that there are buried conflicts and past traumas that play a role in the onset and the continuation of drug and alcohol abuse. But some of the hidden reasons that underlie addiction often escape detection because no one is actually looking for them, usually because the connection is unsuspected.… Details
Poly-addiction and the Problem of Switching AddictionsDrug Addiction InfoBy PromisesJanuary 3, 2013“Polysubstance dependence” is listed as a substance disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV-TR (DSM-IV-TR) published in 2000, the latest revision of the manual used by mental health professionals to diagnose and treat mental health illnesses. Polysubstance dependence is diagnosed when a person meets the criteria for dependence on a group of… Details
