by Valiant | Jun 11, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
Substance abuse and addiction can be devastating until treatment is received. What happens if an addiction to drugs, alcohol, or other destructive behaviors is never treated though? Usually this leads to a downward spiral until the individual reaches rock bottom and...
by Valiant | Jun 7, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Friends, family members, and others in the individual’s life may arrange to have an intervention held so that the person sees just how destructive their actions are and how these affect everyone around them. A common myth is that the individual must want help,...
by Valiant | Jun 6, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
What causes addiction? Drugs and alcohol are often culprits but there are also psychological addictions that have nothing to do with physical substances. At Valiant Recovery we understand that addiction is caused by invisible wounds that can not be seen with the eye,...
by Valiant | Jun 5, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
In many cases of substance abuse or addiction a medical detox is needed before treatment for the substance abuse causes can begin. What is this though and how is this type of program carried out? Until your mind and body are free from drugs or alcohol you can not...
by Valiant | Jun 4, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
What is sober living and who can benefit from this type of living arrangement? Sober living residences are programs that help individuals transition from substance abuse treatment to the outside world more effectively. The objective s to provide a sober living...