by Valiant | Sep 5, 2014 | Addiction treatment
1. Effective relapse prevention tips for sex addiction should always include stress management. If you have a sex addiction then high levels of stress can cause a relapse at time. Learning healthy ways to relieve stress and deal with daily tensions will greatly lower...
by Valiant | Sep 1, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
1. One of the biggest alcohol abuse signs and risk factors that could lead to alcohol addiction is a genetic predisposition that to substance abuse or mental illness. 2. If you drink when you are under stress or when something negative happens in your life then this...
by Valiant | Aug 29, 2014 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
If you have a mental illness and substance abuse issues at the same time then a dual diagnosis is needed so that you can start the long road to recovery and avoid any setbacks or relapses. Substance abuse and mental illness that coexist can be like the chicken and the...
by Valiant | Aug 25, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
Substance abuse treatment programs for physicians offer specialized care plans designed to meet the unique needs that doctors have while they are receiving help. Physician substance abuse is often hidden, and the care provider may be reluctant to seek help for fear of...
by Valiant | Aug 22, 2014 | Addiction treatment, eating disorders
1. What is compulsive overeating? If you are someone who compulsively overeats then you will eat for emotional support or for other reasons which have nothing to do with hunger. Food fills a void of some type, and you may find that you gain weight or consume enormous...
by Valiant | Aug 18, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
If you need substance abuse treatment then you need to determine whether you require outpatient or inpatient treatment programs. If inpatient is the best option then you need to decide which of the many inpatient treatment programs out there are right for you. In...
by Valiant | Aug 15, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
One of the first questions that you probably have if you have a drug or alcohol problem is whether you need inpatient substance abuse or whether an outpatient addiction program will work just as well. The answer depends on your specific situation. Important factors...
by Valiant | Aug 11, 2014 | Addiction treatment, marijuana use, medical studies
According to the American Psychological Association regular or frequent marijuana use can negatively affect teen brain function. During the 122nd Annual Convention for the association many psychologists talked about the health issues that have come up since marijuana...
by Valiant | Aug 8, 2014 | Drug abuse, marijuana use, medical studies
A new research study performed by NIDA shows that regular marijuana use may cause impairment in the reward centers of the brain, affecting the dopamine response that the brain has. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which is involved in pleasure, and it is released by the...
