by Valiant | Nov 4, 2012 | Addiction treatment, advances in technology, Alcohol abuse, cocaine use, Drug abuse, heroin use, marijuana use, methamphetamine addiction, PCP, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Lawyers and other professionals have high standards and are used to certain luxuries and amenities. A typical treatment program is crowded and stressful, and has a difficult environment to recover in. These programs have lower success rates due to these factors. An...
by Valiant | Nov 2, 2012 | advances in technology, Alcohol abuse, medical studies
Many health studies have shown that having a glass of wine can be beneficial and have proven heart and health benefits, but the distinction between a single glass and several glasses is an important one. The Rutgers University study shows that even a few drinks each...
by Valiant | Nov 1, 2012 | Addiction treatment, advances in technology, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
If you need addiction help the following 5 methods can help you reach out and get this help quickly: 1. Call an addiction hotline. There are many hotlines out there to help individuals with varying addiction issues. The professionals who staff the addiction hotlines...
by Valiant | Oct 29, 2012 | Addiction treatment, advances in technology, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
American consumers are responsible for the consumption of 80% of the global painkiller supply each year, and many of these drugs are abused and are not used by the person the medication was prescribed for or for the intended purpose of the prescription. Researchers at...
by Valiant | Oct 28, 2012 | Addiction treatment, advances in technology, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies, relapse prevention, teen drug use
Indiana University has released a new report showing that neuroimaging may be able to predict the relapse risks associated with a specific individual. According to the research neuroimaging can help physicians determine which individuals will be able to quit their...
by Valiant | Oct 26, 2012 | Addiction treatment, advances in technology, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
A recent report has been released that shows a link between obesity surgery and substance abuse. There are a number of possible reasons for this link, and most medical experts believe that individuals who require obesity surgery often have an addiction to food. After...
