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 | 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 27, 2012 | Drug abuse, medical studies, Prescription drug abuse
A recent report released by the University of Colorado Denver covers a study on prescription drug abuse today by adolescents. The study examined prescription medications including valium, vicodin, percocet, and oxycontin. What the study found was that adolescents...
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...
by Valiant | Oct 24, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, medical studies, relapse prevention, teen drug use
A recent report by the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth, or CAMY, has shown some surprising facts and statistics about the exposure to alcohol for African American youths between the ages of 12-20. This report is an analysis of alcohol exposure among the African...
by Valiant | Sep 27, 2012 | Addiction treatment, advances in technology, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies
https://vimeo.com/671036973/6b7d9ed308 The United States Military has experienced a tremendous increase in substance abuse, but this can be reduced by adding certain steps according to a new report by the Institute of Medicine. This report shows that additional...
