by Valiant | Aug 21, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, marijuana use, teen drug use
The truth is that synthetic marijuana is like playing Russian roulette, you never know what you will end up with and you could lose everything because of a single decision that you make. Synthetic products are herbs and other plant material that has been sprayed with...
by Valiant | Aug 17, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, teen drug use
1. Teen drug use is on the rise, and many teens believe that synthetic marijuana is safe. These drugs are sold in many stores and available at local retailers in most populated areas, and many teens view them as a safer alternative to street drugs even though this is...
by Valiant | Aug 14, 2015 | Addiction treatment, medical studies
The enzyme actually seeks out and destroys nicotine in the body before this substance can reach the brain, preventing the smoker from getting any of the reward associated with nicotine delivery to the brain. This can help prevent a relapse because the nicotine trigger...
by Valiant | Aug 10, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
ER motivational interventions for alcohol abuse may not be any better than traditional care for women who have alcohol abuse or domestic violence issues according to new research available. There have been previous studies which determined that brief interventions in...
by Valiant | Aug 7, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, medical studies
New findings by researchers show that cocaine use can have the effect of priming your brain for relapse, indicating just one more reason why this drug should be avoided. According to the study cocaine use causes the brain to undergo major changes, and this greatly...
by Valiant | Aug 3, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
A recent study performed in the UK shows that affluent people over 50 who are fairly active and otherwise lead healthier lifestyles commonly engage in harmful drinking patterns. The study results can be found in the BMJ Open journal online. The study shows that this...
by Valiant | Jul 30, 2015 | mental illness and disorders
There are many stress management tips which can help you achieve better health, both physically and mentally, by reducing the stress that you carry around with you and the negative impact that this stress has on your mind and body. Some great tips include: 1. Breathe....
by Valiant | Jul 30, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Substance abuse often causes an individual to enter into the criminal justice system, but many argue that instead of jail and other criminal penalties addiction should be treated with a treatment diversion program instead. A large part of the jail and prison...
by Valiant | Jul 30, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Each type of rehab will have certain benefits and also potential drawbacks as well. It is important to compare the two program types so that you can make the best choice for your situation and substance abuse needs. An inpatient program will offer more structure, meal...
