by Valiant | Feb 13, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
The answer is yes according to most statistics and mental health studies. While the number of medical studies and research projects that examine this question are not widespread they do show some surprising facts. The general population has a rate of substance abuse...
by Valiant | Jan 23, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
Anyone who has a substance abuse problem needs treatment, but there are times when immediate emergency treatment is required to prevent permanent injury or even death. Knowing when to call 911 can help save your own or a loved ones life. Many individuals are hesitant...
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 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...
by Valiant | Jan 7, 2013 | medical studies, mental illness and disorders
1. Dopamine Levels Change- When substance abuse occurs this causes the levels of dopamine in the brain to increase. Dopamine causes a pleasure response that is noticed by the brain, and this sensation is remembered and sought out. That is why substance abuse becomes...
