by Valiant | Jan 5, 2015 | Addiction treatment, methamphetamine addiction
Amphetamine use, and the use of similar drugs like methamphetamine, increase the risk for Parkinson’s disease later in life according to new research. Parkinson’s disease is a disorder related to dopamine in the brain, and previous animal studies have...
by Valiant | Jan 2, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
1. If you want to stop drinking in 2015 then the best way to do this is to seek out treatment. There are many treatment programs and methods that can be very effective, and others that may or may not provide a permanent recovery from alcohol abuse. 2. If you have a...
by Valiant | Jan 1, 2015 | Alcohol abuse, medical studies
A new medical study from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows that women who drink have a higher suicide risk and higher rates of insomnia, but this same link does not necessarily hold true for men. Mississippi State University researchers found that the...
by Valiant | Jan 1, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, medical studies, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Study leader and Michigan State University Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics doctoral student Maria A. Parker explained “Many kids start using these drugs other than what’s prescribed because they’re curious to see what it feels like. The point of our study...
by Valiant | Dec 30, 2014 | Addiction treatment
1. Lose Weight- One of the top New Years resolutions for many people is to lose weight. This is especially true for those in North America where obesity is becoming an epidemic. Weight loss can be achieved with a healthier diet and more physical activity, but some...
by Valiant | Dec 22, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
Many people have their holiday shopping finished well before Christmas, but others wait until the last minute and this can lead to large amounts of year end stress. In the days leading up to Christmas the stores become more crowded, lines get longer and longer, and...
by Valiant | Dec 19, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
1. Arrange for a consultation with a professional who treats mental illness. This can provide an accurate diagnosis of what the actual problem is, and what type of mental illness is involved. The professional will look at all of the symptoms and factors in the case...
by Valiant | Dec 15, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
What resolutions will you make this year? Are you hoping to lose weight, relax more, or do you want to recover from substance abuse? Millions of people around the world struggle with alcohol and drug abuse, and this holiday can be hard to stay sober during because...
by Valiant | Dec 12, 2014 | Alcohol abuse, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Teen substance abuse and prescription drug abuse among teens are both on the rise, and this is a cause for concern for the parents of teenagers in Canada and the USA. Talk with your teens about drugs, including prescription medications, and help foster a strong sense...
