by Valiant | Aug 23, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
The best possible treatment for substance abuse involves a number of different elements, and one of these is physical fitness. Why is it so important for you to get physical and work towards improving your fitness level? There are several reasons why almost every...
by Valiant | Aug 19, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Substance abuse is a very prevalent problem in modern society. Many people use various drugs or alcohol and the reason for this use may be as numerous as the number of users. Every individual will abuse drugs or alcohol for different reasons. When does abuse become...
by Valiant | Aug 18, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Many people think of the younger generations when it comes to drug and alcohol abuse, but the elderly population also has stories of substance abuse and addiction as well. No one wants to think that sweet old grandma or granddad, or that nice older lady down the...
by Valiant | Aug 12, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, teen drug use
One of the biggest health problems in the USA today is underage drinking, and many teens and young adults die each year due to alcohol use and poor decision making. The facts and statistics about this activity are surprising to many parents. The latest research shows...
by Valiant | Aug 12, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
In the USA substance abuse and addiction both carry negative associations, and this factor may also make you hesitant to admit that there is a problem. You may be worried that others will look down on you or make certain assumptions about your character. Substance...
by Valiant | Aug 5, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Addiction is a big problem for many people, and often even substance abuse treatment does not allow the user to recover fully from this destructive behavior. What causes addiction though, and how does this problem happen? The reasons for addiction are numerous, and...
by Valiant | Aug 2, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
An intervention is often chosen as a last ditch effort to reach someone who has a serious substance abuse or addiction issue, but what should you look for if you need this type of specialist? This is an important consideration. You want to find a specialist who has...
by Valiant | Jul 29, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
If you have a loved one or family member who has a problem with drugs, alcohol, or other addictions then an intervention may be one of the options that you are considering. A common myth is that an intervention will only work if the individual is ready to admit the...
by Valiant | Jul 26, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
The teen years are typically known for physical changes and emotional upheaval so it may not always be easy to determine if the individual is just suffering from these changes or if they have started abusing substances as well. One sign to watch for is unusual sleep...
