by Valiant | Jun 7, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Friends, family members, and others in the individual’s life may arrange to have an intervention held so that the person sees just how destructive their actions are and how these affect everyone around them. A common myth is that the individual must want help,...
by Valiant | Jun 6, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
What causes addiction? Drugs and alcohol are often culprits but there are also psychological addictions that have nothing to do with physical substances. At Valiant Recovery we understand that addiction is caused by invisible wounds that can not be seen with the eye,...
by Valiant | Jun 5, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
In many cases of substance abuse or addiction a medical detox is needed before treatment for the substance abuse causes can begin. What is this though and how is this type of program carried out? Until your mind and body are free from drugs or alcohol you can not...
by Valiant | Jun 4, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
What is sober living and who can benefit from this type of living arrangement? Sober living residences are programs that help individuals transition from substance abuse treatment to the outside world more effectively. The objective s to provide a sober living...
by Valiant | Jun 3, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
How does depression contribute to substance abuse though? When the individual becomes depressed they may try to use alcohol or drugs in order to self medicate and relieve the symptoms that they are experiencing but this is only a temporary fix that actually causes...
by Valiant | Jun 2, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
What is bipolar disorder? Does this condition make an individual more susceptible to substance abuse? Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that impacts mood and energy levels, and this condition can be very destructive and create numerous problems for those who...
by Valiant | Jun 1, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
This can lead to the person becoming violent, harming themselves, or harming others. Often individuals with this mental disorder turn to substance abuse, and the use of drugs or alcohol is intended to self medicate and make unpleasant schizophrenia symptoms go away....
by Valiant | May 30, 2013 | Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
This misuse and abuse can include: Taking more of a medication that what was prescribed Taking prescribed medication when it is not really needed Taking a prescription drug that was not prescribed for the individual Buying prescription drugs on the street Trading...
by Valiant | May 29, 2013 | Addiction treatment, teen drug use
Recent studies show that parents may have more influence over teens than they think when it comes to substance abuse. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA as this agency is often called, recently released a report that should give...
