Clear Signs of Drug Use That Often Accompany Mental Illness Addiction Treatment, Mental Health Treatment CenterBy Promises Five PalmsApril 9, 2020Leave a commentClear Signs of Drug Use More than 43 million people experience some form of mental illness in a given year in this country. Whether it’s a mild form of anxiety or the severe onset of schizophrenia, mental disorders regularly affect a large portion of the country’s population. Unfortunately, not everyone who is ill seeks professional treatment for mental illness…
Signs of Codependency Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health Therapy, Mental Health Treatment CenterBy Promises Five PalmsMarch 17, 2020Leave a commentIn any healthy relationship, there is a continuous give-and-take. At any given time, one partner or the other may need an extra bit of help. This type of dependency is fine. When you hear the term “codependency,” this is not the type of relationship we are talking about. In a codependent relationship, everything is lopsided.…
How to Prevent a Panic Attack Mental Health Therapy, Mental Health Treatment CenterBy Promises Five PalmsMarch 10, 2020Leave a commentWhen someone asks us how to prevent a panic attack, we first need to make sure they are dealing with panic attacks and not anxiety attacks. The two may have similar symptoms at times, but panic attacks are often much more troubling as they tend to make the person feel as though they have a…
Benefits of A Family Program Addiction Therapy, Mental Health Therapy, Mental Health Treatment CenterBy Promises Five PalmsJanuary 27, 2020Leave a commentIn both mental health and drug/ alcohol treatment, specialists talk about the benefits of a family program. Addiction is rarely a disease that only affects one person. Family members may even play a role in the continuation of addiction. At Promises Five Palms, it’s important to us to involve family in mental health and substance abuse…
Am I an Alcoholic? Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Promises Five PalmsJanuary 24, 2020Leave a commentWhether you’re struggling through a harsh hangover or wondering whether you embarrassed yourself last night, many people wonder, “Am I an alcoholic?” after a night of drinking. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health issues, you may be more likely to become dependent on alcohol than someone who does not deal with…
What is Dual Diagnosis Treatment? Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health Therapy, Mental Health Treatment CenterBy Promises Five PalmsJanuary 21, 2020Leave a commentFor many people who deal with substance abuse, mental health issues also play a role. People who deal with trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns may be more susceptible to addiction than people who do not deal with these concerns. If you have mental health issues and are struggling with substance use, you…
Stress Management Techniques Mental Health Therapy, Mental Health Treatment Center, RehabBy Promises Five PalmsJanuary 18, 2020Leave a commentFrom time to time, life gets overwhelming. Personal issues, work issues, and mental health problems sometimes seem to converge in a way that makes coping hard. If you’re struggling with stress management, you’re not alone. Many people turn to unhealthy ways of dealing with stress. To get through stress in a positive, productive way, you…
Fun Sober Activities Addiction Recovery, Mental Health Therapy, Mental Health Treatment Center, RehabBy Promises Five PalmsJanuary 15, 2020Leave a commentIf you’ve recently decided to get sober, it may feel like a struggle to come up with fun, sober activities! In time, sober activities will become normal, and it will be second nature to exclude substance and alcohol use from recreational activities. While you’re making the transition from your old lifestyle to sobriety, it can…
CBT vs. DBT Addiction Therapy, Mental Health Therapy, Mental Health Treatment CenterBy Promises Five PalmsJanuary 12, 2020Leave a commentWhen you’re seeking treatment to improve your mental health, it can be hard to understand all the different types of therapies available to you. Two of the most common types of therapies available today are cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, known as CBT and DBT. Deciding which of these therapies makes the most…
Alcohol and Depression Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health Therapy, Mental Health Treatment Center, UncategorizedBy Promises Five PalmsJanuary 9, 2020Leave a commentMany people find that alcohol and depression are a tough combination to beat. The way that alcohol affects the mind can be especially pronounced in people who struggle with clinical depression. If you are struggling with the use of alcohol and depression, you’re not alone. At Promises Five Palms, our counselors understand how easy it…
