by Valiant | Sep 23, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
1 on 1 individualized counselling and talk Therapy for substance abuse Why does Valiant Recovery offer the highest amount of personalized counselling in our residential addiction recovery programs? When it comes to addiction treatment there are many different types of...
by Valiant | Sep 20, 2013 | Addiction treatment, medical studies
Opiate medications are typically prescribed to control pain, and they include many different drugs and medication names. Oxycontin, morphine, Vicodin, Percocet, Roxycodone, and many other prescription drugs contain opiates. These drugs help to relieve pain and...
by Valiant | Sep 16, 2013 | Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
New safety measures are being put into place by the FDA in order to minimize or even eliminate the risk of prescription drug abuse for narcotic pain medications, but will the results live up to expectations? The new FDA requirement calls for a revised label with new...
by Valiant | Sep 13, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
In the United States many see an alarming trend concerning substance abuse and addiction, and recent statistics prove that the current rate of drug and alcohol abuse is much higher than in the past. Some of the alarming statistics for substance abuse and addiction...
by Valiant | Sep 9, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
1. Distressed Respiration- Opiate medications will depress the respiratory system, and this can lead to slow and shallow breathing. When too much of the drug is used then the individual may stop breathing at all. 2. A Sense Of Euphoria- Opiates will cause a sense of...
by Valiant | Sep 6, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse
One of the most commonly asked questions about drug addiction is why this condition affects some individuals but not others. There are some who try a drug and become hooked instantly, others may use the same drug repeatedly but not develop an addiction. There are some...
by Valiant | Sep 2, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
Alcohol abuse and alcoholism can be big problems, and if you want to stop drinking there are some helpful tips that may help you do this. 1. Examine Your Alcohol Use and Set Goals- Track your alcohol use over time and set goalsto stop drinking that are within reach....
by Valiant | Aug 30, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
Many people do not understand what treatment is needed or which treatment methods are important. This can mean that the alcohol abuse is not stopped permanently, and the wrong treatment may offer temporary sobriety but this will not be lasting. A true recovery from...
by Valiant | Aug 26, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
Detoxing from alcohol can be a struggle for anyone who has used this substance for an extended period or who consumes large quantities every day, and in severe cases medical treatment and oversight may be needed so that this can be done safely and effectively. Alcohol...
