by Valiant | Mar 10, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
Alcohol addiction leads to alcohol withdrawal, and sometimes detox may be required to prevent serious medical problems including delirium tremens or DTs. For some people the ability to stop drinking is possible without going into inpatient treatment, but for many this...
by Valiant | Mar 7, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, heroin use
Most heroin users will have certain items and types of paraphernalia that may be needed to use the drug. This can include razor blades, straws, mirrors, syringes, spoons, cotton balls, and similar items. Once full blown heroin addiction sets in the user may quit...
by Valiant | Mar 3, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
Prescription drugs that are commonly abused will generally fall into 3 classes, although there are some other substances that may be abused as well. Prescription medications with the highest potential for abuse include: Opioids Central Nervous System Depressants...