by Valiant | Nov 27, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, drug agencies, drug policies, medical studies, relapse prevention
What we see is that a little over 23 million Americans are directly affected with a lifelong problem. And many more are affected when you consider that the issue involves not just the user but also the user’s family and social network. And on top of that we also...
by Valiant | Nov 9, 2015 | Addiction treatment, marijuana use, medical studies
Studies in the past have shown that marijuana use can increase the odds of strokes, and a new study examined the differences in the types and locations of strokes between those who have used marijuana and those who have abstained from the use of this drug. According...
by Valiant | Nov 2, 2015 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies
A recent study shows that people who have heavy substance abuse habits are typically viewing themselves as average users when the truth is something far different. The latest study n this area was based on the biggest substance abuse survey around the globe, the...
by Valiant | Oct 19, 2015 | Addiction treatment, arrests for substance abuse, inhalant use, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
The study evaluated adolescents who were incarcerated, and the results also showed that youths who were engaged in severe inhalant use also tended to display delinquent behaviors at an earlier age and started their drug abuse younger as well. This is the first time...
by Valiant | Oct 16, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, medical studies
A new study using mice shows why binge drinking can lead to alcoholism, and the culprit may be an enzyme that is malfunctioning. Research scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine performed a mouse study and the results show that the malfunctioning enzyme...
by Valiant | Oct 12, 2015 | medical studies
Medical experts and health professionals are raising concerns about opioid use among older and elderly patients who have breathing problems and a condition called COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These concerns have led to a new study on the subject,...
