Tag Archives: Promises Treatment Centers

An Interview with Margot Chambers, Acupuncturist at Promises

By Meghan Vivo posted on October 26, 2011 in Recovery

Holistic medicine has been part of Margot Chambers’ life since she can remember. As a child, Margot had an illness that baffled western medical doctors. Her parents, who had always embraced homeopathy, brought Margot to a holistic doctor. He advised them to eliminate all sugar, nitrates and preservatives from Margot’s diet, and she never had another seizure again. This experience, Margot says, helped shape the way she sees the process of health and healing.

An Interview with Chester Williams, Promises’ Court Liaison & Transportation Coordinator

By Elements Behavioral Health posted on August 11, 2011 in Recovery

Drug Rehab, Day 1: Greeted with Respect and Compassion When individuals come to Promises Treatment Centers, Chester Williams’ reassuring face is one of the first of many reminders that they’ve made the right choice. With more than 25 years sober and a compassionate approach tempered with real-world experience, Chester has a way of setting people […]

An Interview with Keith Arnold, Vice President of Operations at Elements Behavioral Health

By Elements Behavioral Health posted on May 27, 2011 in News and Research

Keith Arnold’s passion is bringing out the best in people and companies. He has worked with many different organizations in a range of fields, having started his career in management consulting. Working in the addiction treatment field for the past 16 years has been the most rewarding time of his career.

An Interview with Patricia Womack: Residential Counselor at Promises West Los Angeles

By Elements Behavioral Health posted on April 12, 2011 in Recovery

With 23 years in recovery, Patricia (Pat) Womack has a unique way of connecting with her clients. “I’ve been to hell and back,” she said, “so while I may not know exactly how a client is feeling, I can tell them that I’ve been there and that I understand. It’s not just something I read […]

An Interview with Chris Weber, Outpatient Counselor at Promises Treatment Centers

By Elements Behavioral Health posted on January 6, 2011 in Featured

Before Chris Weber was an outpatient counselor at Promises Treatment Centers, he was a professional recording and touring musician, performing on stage in front of thousands of people. Chris was also using drugs and alcohol, which led to several attempts to become sober and an intervention by his friends and family. After entering treatment at […]

iPromises Featured in Inc Magazine

By Elements Behavioral Health posted on December 9, 2010 in Elements News

The iPromises Recovery Companion, a free iPhone app developed by Elements Behavioral Health, was written up in the December 2010/January 2011 edition of Inc. Magazine. “Promises Treatment Centers relies on strong word of mouth and a sterling reputation. The right app, it learned, can generate both.”

Promises Treatment Centers Warns Holiday Stress Can Lead to Riskier Substance Abuse

By Elements Behavioral Health posted on November 23, 2010 in Elements News

Addiction psychiatrist Dr. David Sack warns families to keep a close eye on substance abusers whose behavior may escalate during holidays, which could result in DUIs or other serious consequences. Los Angeles, CA (Vocus) November 23, 2010 –  Holidays are meant to bring families together for good cheer and celebration, but for some families the […]

Elements Behavioral Health Announces Recovery-related Mobile Application Series

By Elements Behavioral Health posted on September 16, 2010 in Elements News

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 15, 2010) – BusinessWire – Fresh on the heels of their successful iPromises Recovery Companion launch, Elements Behavioral Health, parent company to Promises Treatment Centers and The Ranch, will create a series of addiction recovery-related mobile apps.

An Interview with Sheila Balkan: Criminologist and Court Consultant

By Elements Behavioral Health posted on July 19, 2010 in Elements News

Addiction often leads people to become involved with the court system—through a DUI, forging prescriptions, or other situations that stem from the desperation that can surround drug and alcohol addiction. It can be incredibly difficult to face the many adverse elements of addiction when you are not only accountable to yourself and your family, but […]

An Interview with Patricia Meyers, Clinical Director of Admissions at Promises

By Meghan O'Dell posted on September 29, 2009 in Addiction Recovery

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 not welcome at our house.” Knowing that he meant it this time, Patricia decided to get clean. After going through 90-day treatment […]

An Interview with Richard Rogg, Founder of Promises Treatment Centers

By Meghan O'Dell posted on August 31, 2009 in Addiction Recovery

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 about Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 steps, and I had a vision of providing the best treatment and environment for people recovering […]

Promises Drug Treatment Centers See a Troubling Rise in Opiate Addiction

By Elements Behavioral Health posted on July 2, 2009 in Elements News

Addiction Psychiatrist Dr. David Sack recommends an integrated approach to opiate addiction treatment to reduce the risk of relapse. (Vocus) July 1, 2009 — Speculation around the cause of Michael Jackson’s death has brought to the public eye what Promises Treatment Centers has long recognized as a growing problem: opiate prescription drug addiction. Very few […]

New Clinical Director at Promises’ West Los Angeles Campus Creating Robust Clinical Team to Enhance Addiction Treatment Program

By Elements Behavioral Health posted on June 2, 2009 in Elements News

Jason Levine, Ph.D. has developed a three-pronged approach to addiction treatment that includes a twelve-step foundation, relapse prevention, and group treatment for anxiety and depression. Los Angeles, CA (Vocus) June 2, 2009 — Nestled in a quiet West Los Angeles neighborhood, the original Promises facility has, for over twenty years, offered a safe and effective […]