by Valiant | Apr 19, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
The Most Common Causes Of Substance Abuse What causes an individual to start drinking or using illegal street drugs? There are many common reasons why this occurs, and for substance abuse treatment to be highly effective the contributing causes must be identified and...
by Valiant | Apr 18, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, teen drug use
https://vimeo.com/668929177/5e45416913 Inhalant abuse is becoming a big problem across the USA, and teens and young adults tend to huff substances at higher rates than other age groups. If you child is huffing would you know the signs or be aware of the dangers that...
by Valiant | Apr 17, 2013 | Addiction treatment, heroin use, teen drug use
Heroin abuse is a growing problem across America and the world, and this drug has ruined many lives and caused many deaths each year. Heroin is a strong opiate drug produced from morphine, and it may go by several different names on the street. It can be snorted,...
by Valiant | Apr 16, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
The risk of relapse is also higher, and there are some warning signs that indicate this possibility is high. Relapsing in one area often leads to a relapse in the other condition as well. Some of the warning signs to watch for include: Going back to old places where...
by Valiant | Apr 15, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
Individual counseling sessions are one of the most effective types of therapy offered, and they can lower the risk of relapse considerably when . Why do many substance abuse treatment facilities and programs neglect this component though? In many cases the cost of the...
by Valiant | Apr 10, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
Depression and substance abuse are often found together. When this happens it can be very difficult for the treatment team to determine which came first, like the chicken and the egg joke. Depression can cause individuals to drink or use drugs in an attempt to...
by Valiant | Apr 9, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
If you have a loved one with substance abuse problems then you want to help. What if your friend or family member will not admit that they have a problem though? Should you arrange for an intervention or is this pointless until the individual will admit the substance...
by Valiant | Apr 8, 2013 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
A common condition that is often seen together with substance abuse is bipolar disorder, but what is this? Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes severe mood swings, and it is also referred to as manic depressive disorder. Every human alive has experienced...
by Valiant | Apr 7, 2013 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
If you have a loved one who has been given a dual diagnosis what can you do to help? There are many ways that you can offer support and help them reach a full recovery from both of the conditions that they suffer. Treatment for substance abuse and mental disorders can...
