by Valiant | Apr 6, 2013 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
With males this increased risk is found across all military branches and most occupations. With women the higher risks are most common in the Marines and the Navy branches, but is seen at smaller increases across the other branches. Our military members have fought...
by Valiant | Apr 5, 2013 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
There are many mental disorders that seem to go together with substance abuse , and it can be very difficult to distinguish the symptoms of one problem from the other. Mental illness can cause an individual to start drinking or using drugs in order to self medicate...
by Valiant | Apr 4, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
The important questions which can help you determine if substance abuse is occurring include: Do you ever feel that your alcohol or drug use has spiraled out of control? Does it seem like you can not go even a short time without using? Have you tried to cut down or...
by Valiant | Apr 3, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
A dual diagnosis is more common than many people think, and often substance abuse is a way to try and self medicate one of many mental disorders. Depression, Bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and even codependency may all be a reason why alcohol or drug...
by Valiant | Apr 2, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
When it comes to substance abuse treatment some of the most common relapse causes are psychological and not physical. These mental triggers can play a big part in your success, or in your failure and continued substance abuse. Relapse is a common issue that is a big...
by Valiant | Mar 28, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
If you are in recovery then relieving stress is very important. Stress is a big factor in relapsing, and most people have high amounts of this in their daily lives. There are some stress relief tricks and techniques that can help you minimize this factor and avoid...
by Valiant | Mar 27, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
If you are trying to recover from substance abuse then cravings and relapse are both possible obstacles that you will face. There are some tips and helpful hints that can help you deal with any cravings that you experience and help you avoid giving in and relapsing....
by Valiant | Mar 26, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
The right substance abuse treatment facility or program is critical if you want to get a permanent recovery and lasting results. There are some tips that can help you make an informed decision and get the desired results that you want and need. These include: Look for...
by Valiant | Mar 25, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
In order to overcome substance abuse the first step is a desire to change. Whether this desire to change is brought about by an intervention and the realization that you are hurting those who care about you the most or you feel you have finally reached rock bottom and...
