by Valiant | Jun 25, 2012 | Drug abuse, medical studies, mental illness and disorders, Prescription drug abuse
College students who abuse prescription drugs face much higher mental illness risks as well. Narcotic pain medications including Vicoden and Oxycontin pose the highest risks of mental illness when abused, and students who use these medications often suffer from...
by Valiant | Jun 9, 2012 | Drug abuse, medical studies, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Teenagers and adults in their younger years who suffer from mental disorders and psychiatric illnesses are far more likely to use opiate based prescription drugs, including Vicodin, Percocet, and Oxycontin, on a long term basis. The research study looked at data for...
by Valiant | May 31, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies
Can alcohol addiction and substance abuse be cured with drugs? The answer is not quite a clear cut yes or no. Recent studies and years of alcoholism studies show that there are some drugs that can be highly effective in eliminating alcohol addiction when these drugs...
by Valiant | May 31, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
The newest D.S.M. revision is expected to be released soon and this newest version has some medical experts and mental health professionals concerned. The revised version will include a new definition of addiction, and there are new symptoms that are included to help...
by Valiant | May 29, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, medical studies, mental illness and disorders, teen drug use
Sean O’Neill Jr. is an individual who has serious substance abuse issues with alcohol, and this problem has caused him a number of legal problems as well as costing his best friend his life. This is not the first brush with the law that alcohol has caused...
by Valiant | May 26, 2012 | celebrity news, Drug abuse, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
Nick Diaz, the fighter with the reputation for kindness and compassion, has spent months negotiating with the Nevada State Athletic Commission after he tested positive for marijuana for a second time. Diaz claims that it is not substance abuse but rather medical use...
