by Valiant | Jan 24, 2013 | Addiction treatment, heroin use, relapse prevention
Out of all the drug addictions that are difficult to recover from why is heroin one of the hardest? One of the biggest reasons according to medical science and all of the addiction studies is the intense physical sickness and the physical withdrawal symptoms that the...
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 22, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
1. Tobacco- Tobacco is a drug even though many may not consider it this way. While it is legal this substance kills millions, and it is highly addictive. Tobacco can be smoked, chewed, and used in other forms. 2. Alcohol- This is also a legal substance but that does...
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 20, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
When substance abuse occurs there are many effects that this activity can have. These may be short term, long term, or both of these, depending on which substance is abused, what amounts are used on a regular basis, and how long the abuse has continued. The short term...