by Valiant | May 28, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Some addictions are physical in nature, and these are typically caused by drugs, alcohol, or other substances. Addictions can also be psychological in nature and these may be caused by substances or certain types of activities. Gambling, sex, shopping, and other...
by Valiant | May 24, 2013 | designer drugs, Illegal drug production
In recent months a new type of drug has received widespread attention, and these are called bath salts. These are not substances that you put in your bath in order to relax and relieve stress, they are substances that are used in order to alter the perception and...
by Valiant | May 23, 2013 | Addiction treatment, methamphetamine addiction
Methamphetamine addiction is becoming a serious problem in many US cities, and this drug poses dangers and risks to everyone in the affected communities and not just the user. Methamphetamine is produced through a highly volatile process that involves chemicals that...
by Valiant | May 22, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, teen drug use
https://vimeo.com/666276893/62882b13c0 As a parent you want to believe that you know what is going on with your child, but many parents are unaware that their teenagers are involved in substance abuse on some level. A common misconception is that medications...
by Valiant | May 20, 2013 | Drug abuse, marijuana use
Marijuana abuse is a big problem across all ages and generations, and this is often called a gateway drug and one of the first illegal substances that teens and young adults indulge in. Many users go on to use other harder drugs as well but this may be due to the fact...
by Valiant | May 16, 2013 | heroin use, Prescription drug abuse
As a parent, relative, and friend there are some things that you should know about opiate abuse. Opiates are a class of drugs that were developed from the opium poppy, and they work well at controlling pain but they are often abused and are highly addictive. These...
by Valiant | May 15, 2013 | designer drugs, Drug abuse
What is ecstasy? Who are the typical users of this drug? These are common questions that need to be answered. This drug was first developed in 1912 by the Merck Pharmaceutical company, and it was originally named MDMA. In 1953 the drug was used by the military in...
by Valiant | May 14, 2013 | Drug abuse, PCP
PCP, technically named phencyclidine and often called angel dust on the street, is a drug that is frequently abused in the USA. The consequences of this type of substance abuse can be devastating, for the user and for anyone who comes into contact with the user if...
by Valiant | May 13, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
When it comes to substance abuse there are many different risk factors that play a role in whether or not an individual will become dependent or addicted to a substance. Common risk factors for substance abuse include: Your use of a drug that is highly addictive. Some...
