Many people struggling to overcome alcohol addiction often wonder – how long does it take to detox? While an alcohol detox program may typically only take a few days, full treatment may require weeks or months for the best outcome. Detox is the process of ridding your body of the substance while managing the symptoms…
DetailsMen and women of all ages use alcohol. Because the heavy consumption of alcohol is so prevalent, it may be difficult to identify an addiction. Additionally, many people develop an addiction because of their genetics. Although you might think alcohol is only causing life struggle, it also affects you cognitively. Therefore, if you’re concerned about…
DetailsAre you or someone you love addicted to drugs or alcohol? If so, you may be wondering how to stop drug abuse. Think you can stop on your own? You may need a reality check. Once you become addicted, your brain gets used to drugs and alcohol and changes its functioning. At Promises Behavioral Health,…
DetailsConversations about the national drug crisis usually address the toll on humanity—overdose deaths, crime, and the impact on society. But looking at it another way—in FINANCIAL terms—how much does it cost to maintain an addiction? The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that the abuse of and addiction to nicotine, alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription medications has an…
DetailsparPartial hospitalization is an intensive level of treatment that helps individuals struggling with drug addiction and or mental health issues. This program includes a medical doctor or other staffers such as a physician assistant who can prescribe medications, in the event they are necessary. This level of programming usually follows inpatient treatment. Generally, it requires…
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Putting together a strategy for living after addiction is essential to staying in long-term recovery. It’s important to realize that creating a relapse prevention plan doesn’t assume you will end up failing. However, it’s essential to acknowledge the reality around the rates of relapse among people new to the process of recovery. Putting a relapse…
DetailsWhat is the difference between oxycodone vs. hydrocodone? Is one more potent than the other? Can they become addictive? Read below to learn the differences between oxycodone vs. hydrocodone and how addiction to either affects users. Oxycodone vs. Hydrocodone For Pain Management If you suffer from pain, your doctor will likely prescribe a pain relief…
DetailsDepression Treatment During COVID-19 As the stock market dropped to extreme lows recently and the outbreak of COVID-19 intensified, people in the United States began panicking. With already over 275,000 cases worldwide and more than 11,000 deaths, many governors and leaders are requesting that people only go out for essential items. Restaurants are closing their…
DetailsHow To Prevent A Panic Attack Panic disorder is a common mental health condition related to anxiety marked by frequent panic attacks. People with panic disorder experience unpredictable but repetitive episodes of intense fear. Panic attacks can be paralyzing, and last for 20 to 30 minutes. During a panic attack, they may be unable to…
DetailsTraumatic events and experiences can happen to anyone at any time. They come in many forms that are typically characterized by an intense, overwhelming reaction to an event or chronic experience. For instance, traumatic events include actions such as sexual assault, physical abuse, bullying, neglect, combat, crimes, deaths, and other violent events. But chronic experiences,…
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