by Valiant | Jul 2, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
How does drug use end up as drug abuse and then addiction? There are almost as many reasons why substance abuse occurs as there are people who use drugs and alcohol. In general these are used in order to eliminate negative feelings or cause a sense of euphoria or...
by Valiant | Jul 1, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
An addiction is a disorder that is extremely complex, and the thoughts and mental processes involved are extensive. The physical and psychological effects of each substance may be different but the process that results in an addiction are the same in every case. All...
by Valiant | Jun 29, 2013 | Addiction treatment, methamphetamine addiction
When meth is used then the user will typically experience an increase in heart rate and blood pressure almost immediately. An irregular heartbeat can be problematic and if the heart rhythm is not stable this can lead to a cardiac arrest or other cardiac event. Strokes...
by Valiant | Jun 28, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
One reason why a luxury or upscale rehab typically offers better results is that the setting is peaceful and involves fewer stresses. This is due to the smaller number of patients who are receiving treatment at any given time and the higher number of staff available...
by Valiant | Jun 27, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
Prescription drug abuse is becoming an alarming trend in the USA but who is at risk for this problem? There are a number of risk factors that could mean you have a higher risk of becoming addicted to certain types of prescription medications, even if these have been...
by Valiant | Jun 26, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, marijuana use
It is important to remember that alcohol is also legal and many in the USA suffer from alcoholism in spite of this fact. Just because certain states and lawmakers decided to basically decriminalize marijuana use and possession for certain groups this does not make the...
by Valiant | Jun 25, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, teen drug use
Just how common is drugged driving? Is this activity as common as drinking and driving? Drugged driving refers to driving a vehicle while impaired due to drug use, and this is far more common than most people imagine. In 2009 the NSDUH reported that more than 10 and a...
by Valiant | Jun 24, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
Alcoholism is a big problem around the world, and millions of Americans suffer from this problem. Alcoholism is related to substance abuse and it is an addiction to alcohol. Many common symptoms of this condition include: Difficulty controlling...
by Valiant | Jun 22, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
The detox period can be one that is full of risks, and when certain substances are used for long periods this process may require certain medications in order to control the withdrawal symptoms and prevent medical or health complications as the withdrawal happens....
