by Valiant | Nov 28, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy, gift giving, and family togetherness. For individuals with a substance abuse problem this is not always true though, and this time of year can be extremely stressful. Addiction causes friction between the addict and those who...
by Valiant | Nov 26, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, arrests for substance abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders, teen drug use
Families of addicts have a tough time, and this is especially true during the holidays. From Thanksgiving through New Years the entire focus is on family and friends, and spending time with those you care about. For those who are affected because a loved one has an...
by Valiant | Nov 15, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, arrests for substance abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
1. Family Relationships- Addiction can destroy family relationships, break down communication, and even cause a lack of trust. Family members may try to help but until you are ready this assistance is often turned down. 2. Friendships- When addiction sets in then...
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 5, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders, relapse prevention
1. Drugs- Drugs are a common cause of addiction. The drug that an individual may become addicted to can vary, and does not even have to be considered a narcotic or illegal street drug. Prescription drugs, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and newer designer...
by Valiant | Sep 28, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, cocaine use, designer drugs, Drug abuse, heroin use, marijuana use, mental illness and disorders, methamphetamine addiction, PCP, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
1. Go Online- The Internet can be a very valuable resource for anyone who knows how to use a computer and search the web. There are many websites that are designed for substance abuse treatment programs, and these offer information about the program as well as general...
