by Valiant | Dec 27, 2013 | Drug abuse, teen drug use
Understanding what causes drug abuse is important if you or a friend or loved one have a substance abuse problem. There are many different factors involved when substance abuse occurs. Knowing what causes drug abuse allows you to understand the various factors in your...
by Valiant | Dec 23, 2013 | eating disorders, mental illness and disorders
Many people have died from this eating disorder and treatment needs to be sought as soon as possible in order to prevent health problems or even a fatal outcome. Someone with Anorexia Nervosa has a body image that is not real, they will see themselves as obese even as...
by Valiant | Dec 20, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
1. A Substance Abuse Treatment Plan Will Identify the Substance Being Abused The first thing that any substance abuse treatment plan should include is the identification of the substance being abused. Someone addicted to opiate pain medications may require different...
by Valiant | Dec 16, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Personalized substance abuse treatment offers many benefits over a standard plan that is not customized for the individual. If you have a substance abuse problem then the reasons that you turn to drugs or alcohol will not always be the same as someone else, and the...
by Valiant | Dec 13, 2013 | eating disorders, mental illness and disorders
Many people do not know how to recognize binge eating disorder, and this oversight can mean the difference between recovery and poor health or even death in severe cases. A binge eating disorder is characterized by a number of signs and symptoms. These may not always...
by Valiant | Dec 9, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, relapse prevention
1. Commit to a Life Without Alcohol and Drinking Alcohol abuse and addiction can take over your life and you may not even realize it until you get ready to stop drinking. Look at what alcohol abuse and addiction costs you, and what the benefits are when you get...
by Valiant | Dec 6, 2013 | eating disorders
1. Not Eating With Others- One of the biggest warning signs of eating disorders is not eating with others, so that the individual can hide their diet and food intake. 2. Food Obsessions can Signal Eating Disorders- An obsession with food can be a warning sign that one...
by Valiant | Dec 2, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
It is a proven fact that many people make a New Year’s resolution, stick to it for a short time, and then go back to their old habits and unwise ways. While making substance abuse recovery your New’s Resolution may seem like a great idea during the holiday...
by Valiant | Nov 30, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
5 Tips to Help You Stay Sober Through the Holiday Season 1. Stay Sober Through the Holiday Season With a Backup Plan If you want to stay sober through the holiday season then you should always have a backup plan in place. This may mean bringing a sober buddy along...
