by Valiant | Jan 22, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
1. Tobacco- Tobacco is a drug even though many may not consider it this way. While it is legal this substance kills millions, and it is highly addictive. Tobacco can be smoked, chewed, and used in other forms. 2. Alcohol- This is also a legal substance but that does...
by Valiant | Jan 21, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies
Substance abuse can cause many problems, and one that most people do not consider is the dangers that they face when they abuse drugs or alcohol. Rape and sexual assault are common when drinking or drug use occurs, and you may not even be aware that you are assaulted...
by Valiant | Jan 20, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
When substance abuse occurs there are many effects that this activity can have. These may be short term, long term, or both of these, depending on which substance is abused, what amounts are used on a regular basis, and how long the abuse has continued. The short term...
by Valiant | Jan 17, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
When you have substance abuse issues it is easy to think that no one understands, and that you are the only one who has ever been in this situation. Support groups are made up of your peers, others who share common problems or types of substance abuse. These meetings...
by Valiant | Jan 16, 2013 | Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Substance abuse and addiction often lead to an overdose. What is this though, and what happens when this medical condition does occur? An overdose is a life threatening emergency and can be fatal if treatment is not received immediately, and death may occur even is...
by Valiant | Jan 15, 2013 | Drug abuse, teen drug use
Many parents worry about their teen driving when they are drinking, but for some reason the conversation about marijuana, prescription medications, and other drugs and driving risks do not take place in many households. Most teens believe that they can drive just fine...
by Valiant | Jan 14, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
When it comes to outpatient treatment for substance abuse there are a number of methods that may be used, and each program and treatment facility may offer various combinations. These can include: Group Therapy- The method involves a group of individuals who all share...
by Valiant | Jan 11, 2013 | Addiction treatment, medical studies
1. The User Must Want Help Before Treatment Can Begin! It is true that the individual must want to change, but being forced into treatment is often a wake up call for the user. Many successful people have had substance abuse problems and then were forced into...
by Valiant | Jan 10, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, marijuana use, medical studies
Does this drug have any medical benefits or is it harmful instead? The medical studies have shown mixed results as far as the medical value is concerned. The fact is that any drug can be addictive, and can go on to destroy an individual completely. There are other...
