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An Interview with Kimberly Mitchell: Residential Manager at Promises
December 22, 2009 – 2:12 pm
An Interview with Kimberly Mitchell: Residential Manager at Promises

“This is the first time in my life that I actually enjoy going to work every day,” said Kimberly Mitchell, Residential Manager of Promises in West Los Angeles. “I get to move around and help …

An Interview with Susanne Tarleton, Director of Outpatient Services
December 14, 2009 – 4:53 pm
An Interview with Susanne Tarleton, Director of Outpatient Services

By Meghan O’Dell
With nearly 24 years of experience working in the addiction treatment field, Susanne Tarleton brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and heart to her job as the Director of Outpatient Services at Promises …

Tracing the Pattern of Drug Use to Drug Dependence
November 20, 2009 – 1:19 pm

What makes the difference between a casual drink and alcohol dependence? How do you know when someone goes from trying marijuana now and then to having a serious abuse problem? Scientists still do …

An Interview with Patricia Meyers, Clinical Director of Admissions at Promises
September 29, 2009 – 1:22 pm
An Interview with Patricia Meyers, Clinical Director of Admissions at Promises

By Meghan O’Dell
Thirteen years ago, Patricia Meyers’ father put his foot down. “We’re done with you,” he said. “You might as well be dead because we don’t even know who you are anymore, and you’re …

Marijuana Dependency Linked to Depression, Suicidal Thoughts
September 28, 2009 – 9:00 am

A new study found that people who smoke marijuana before age 17 are 3.5 times more likely to attempt suicide as those who started smoking marijuana later in life. In addition, people who are dependent …

Is There Really a “Cure” for Addiction?
September 22, 2009 – 12:08 pm

Medicine.net defines cure this way:
Cure: 1. to heal, to make well, to restore to good health. Cures are easy to claim and, all too often, difficult to confirm. (emphasis added)
Merriam-Webster’s defines it thus:
n. recovery or …

An Interview with Richard Rogg, Founder of Promises Treatment Centers
August 31, 2009 – 3:52 pm
An Interview with Richard Rogg, Founder of Promises Treatment Centers

By Meghan O’Dell
Prior to opening Promises Treatment Centers in 1989, Richard Rogg worked in real estate. When he realized that his heart was in the addiction field, he made the switch. “I was very passionate …

When Dentists Act as Drug Dealers
July 22, 2009 – 8:00 am

Kenny Morrison was a top chef at a trendy Los Angeles restaurant, often serving dinner to Hollywood stars. He lived in a beachfront home and generally loved life. But after he became addicted to pain …

Using Nicotine Patch before Quitting Smoking Doubles Success Rate
July 13, 2009 – 1:43 pm

Duke University Medical Center researchers recently found that using a nicotine patch before quitting smoking can double success rates. They say their findings should be printed on nicotine patch labeling.
Currently, the nicotine patch is only …

Former Drug Addict Finds Solace in Triathlons
June 5, 2009 – 12:41 pm

Eddie Freas, 33, has found a different way to fight his 20-year addiction to alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine—he started training for and entering triathlons. “I feel better when I’m working out,” Freas told CNN’s Madison …