by Valiant | Nov 25, 2013 | Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Prescription drug abuse among teens and young adults is on the rise and many parents and medical professionals are concerned about this trend. In some states more teens and young adults die from an overdose due to prescription drug abuse than those who die in an auto...
by Valiant | Nov 25, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, relapse prevention
The holiday season can cause extra stress if you are in recovery for alcohol abuse or addiction, especially if you want to stay sober without standing out. Many times the parties and festivities during the holidays contribute to a relapse for those who struggle with...
by Valiant | Nov 18, 2013 | designer drugs, Drug abuse, heroin use
The effects of Krokodil can be deadly, and few users escape from this designer drug without physical and visible signs of their activity. Krokodil is a designer drug that can be injected, often under the skin with a method known as skin popping, or it can be snorted....
by Valiant | Nov 15, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
Life skills training can be a very important part of substance abuse treatment, and there are a number of life skills that may need to be learned or refreshed before someone with a substance abuse problem may be able to function normally in the world. Life skills...
by Valiant | Nov 11, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, relapse prevention
Detoxing from alcohol can range from unpleasant to life threatening, and often medical supervision is required when the alcohol addiction is severe or the alcohol abuse has been going on for a long time. The symptoms can range from very mild to severe, and some...
by Valiant | Nov 8, 2013 | relapse prevention
If you have an eating disorder then the end of the year holidays can be especially tricky. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are all holidays that involve eating and drinking. For someone with an eating disorder these holidays can be just as tempting as they are...
by Valiant | Nov 4, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Shop Early for the Holidays to Stay Sober- Shopping early for the holidays can help you stay sober and prevent relapse. Last minute shopping means crowded stores, traffic jams, and other stressful situations that are best avoided if you are in recovery. Stress can...
by Valiant | Nov 1, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, medical studies
1. Permanent and irreversible bran damage can result from chronic or heavy drinking because of alcohol abuse and addiction. Every time you consume alcohol you destroy brain cells, and the more you drink the more damage you do to your brain. Over time permanent brain...
by Valiant | Oct 29, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Stress Management Techniques- Learning a number of stress management techniques can help you reach a permanent recovery. These drug addiction treatment tools can help you lower your stress and keep you in recovery, preventing a relapse. Stress can be a big trigger...
