by Valiant | Dec 8, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
A new study published in the Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology journal shows that the risks of substance abuse, especially prescription painkiller abuse, is lower among those who are in college or who have graduated from college. According to Columbia...
by Valiant | Dec 5, 2014 | Drug abuse, heroin use, Prescription drug abuse
In addition the OD rates for heroin have also tripled in number during the same decade. These surprising facts can be found in the recent report released by the CDC. The report does have reason to hope though, because between 2011 and 2012 there was a 5% decrease in...
by Valiant | Dec 1, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, medical studies, teen drug use
Some prescription medications for teens can contribute to teen substance abuse, and a new study expands on the medications that can have this effect. Narcotic pain medications have long been known to cause substance abuse among all ages, but a new study shows that...
by Valiant | Nov 28, 2014 | Addiction treatment, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
Australian researchers at Monash University have determined that problem gambling treatment is frequently complicated and that this is due to a personality disorder that also requires treatment. Both problem gambling and personality disorders create numerous...
by Valiant | Nov 24, 2014 | Drug abuse, teen drug use
1. Teen drug abuse is a big problem, but that does not mean that you have to accept that your teen will use drugs. Parents are role models, and the message that you give your kids about drug abuse is critical. Some parents may view a drink here or there or a little...
by Valiant | Nov 21, 2014 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
Studies have shown that teens are keenly aware of their peers, and they are at an age where they want to fit in and be accepted. Substance abuse among teens from peer pressure is highest when the teen does not have positive role models and a sense of self confidence....
by Valiant | Nov 17, 2014 | relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Being in Places Where Substance Abuse is Occurring- One of the biggest teen relapse triggers is being somewhere that substance abuse occurs. This may be the home of a friend or relative, at a social event like a party, or other situations where the teen is exposed...
by Valiant | Nov 14, 2014 | Addiction treatment, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
A common problem faced by healthcare professionals who have a patient who has a mental illness and who needs addiction treatment is which problem should be addressed first to minimize the risk of violence, and a new study provides the answer. People with a mental...
by Valiant | Nov 10, 2014 | Addiction treatment, medical studies
Many people in early recover report sleep disturbances or even being unable to sleep at all. According to University of San Francisco researcher Nicholas Rosenlicht MD, “Treating sleep disturbance in early recovery may have considerable impact on maintenance of...
