by Valiant | May 3, 2013 | Drug abuse, teen drug use
Huffing is a very dangerous activity, and this is a substance abuse problem that seems to be growing. Huffing is the act of inhaling harmful chemicals and substances. Commonly used products that are abused include certain types of glues and adhesives, air freshener,...
by Valiant | May 2, 2013 | Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
When it comes to drug abuse illegal street drugs are not the only problem. Prescription drugs are often abused and can lead to addiction as well. Some of the most commonly abused prescription medications include: Hydrocodone Codeine Fentanyl Valium Morphine Xanax...
by Valiant | May 1, 2013 | cocaine use, Drug abuse
Cocaine use is still high across the USA and around the world, despite extensive efforts by governments to eradicate this problem. What are the signs of cocaine use though? Everyone should be aware of the symptoms that may be seen if a loved one is using cocaine. This...
by Valiant | Apr 30, 2013 | Drug abuse, methamphetamine addiction
Ice is known as one of the most dangerous street drugs that can be abused, but what is it and how does it work in the body? This is the strongest type of methamphetamine available and it is found in a crystal form that is smoked instead of being snorted or injected....
by Valiant | Apr 29, 2013 | drug policies, marijuana use
Some studies show that as many as 200,000 students to date have been denied financial aid for college due to a youthful indiscretion that resulted in a drug conviction. More than 11% of the American population has reported smoking marijuana at least once in the...
by Valiant | Apr 28, 2013 | designer drugs, Drug abuse
Ecstasy use has many effects, and these include both short term and long term consequences. Ecstasy is known as a party drug and has become popular among the younger rave generations. Even first time users have died and the designer drug has very dangerous side...
by Valiant | Apr 26, 2013 | Addiction treatment
Addiction treatment is a common need, with estimates that between ten and fifteen percent of all Americans have a substance abuse problem at any time. Unfortunately most of the time addiction treatment does not work, and the failure rates for most rehabs can be very...
by Valiant | Apr 26, 2013 | Addiction treatment
Drug and alcohol treatment centers can be found in almost every variety and type, but almost all of these facilities include some type of physical fitness regimen. Why do these programs encourage exercise and physical fitness though? There are several reasons why...
by Valiant | Apr 26, 2013 | Addiction treatment
What constitutes enabling an addiction or other problem behaviors? When is the line crossed between helping someone and enabling them? An enabler is anyone who takes on responsibilities or worries for another person that the individual should be doing for themselves....
