by Valiant | Nov 15, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, arrests for substance abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
1. Family Relationships- Addiction can destroy family relationships, break down communication, and even cause a lack of trust. Family members may try to help but until you are ready this assistance is often turned down. 2. Friendships- When addiction sets in then...
by Valiant | Nov 14, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
1. Alcohol and drugs can become expensive very quickly, and can cause financial problems. Asking to borrow money all the time or being frequently behind in bills and debt payments can be a sign that substance abuse treatment is needed. 2. Legal issues like DUI and...
by Valiant | Nov 13, 2012 | Addiction treatment, advances in technology, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Confidentiality- Professionals who have substance abuse or addiction issues can maintain complete confidentiality when early treatment is sought. If treatment is ordered or mandated then you could end up losing some of the confidentiality involved because...
by Valiant | Nov 12, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
Approximately 15%-20% of all aviation incidents and accidents around the globe involve a pilot who tests positive for some substance. The most commonly abused substances for pilot are marijuana and alcohol. Both of these can be extremely dangerous if quick thinking is...
by Valiant | Nov 8, 2012 | Addiction treatment, advances in technology, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Less Stress- Undergoing substance abuse treatment can be a very stressful time. To recover completely you will need to relax and work through your specific contributing issues, and everyone has different contributing factors for their addiction. Stress prevents...
by Valiant | Nov 6, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Confidentiality And Upscale Environment- Physicians who need substance abuse treatment expect complete confidentiality, and an inviting environment that is both comfortable and up to the higher standards that physicians typically have. This is important to ensure...
by Valiant | Nov 5, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Loss Of Professional Pilot License- One of the most common consequences for pilots who have substance abuse issues and who do not receive treatment is the loss of their professional pilot’s license. Pilots who drink or use drugs on the job can be terminated...
by Valiant | Nov 4, 2012 | Addiction treatment, advances in technology, Alcohol abuse, cocaine use, Drug abuse, heroin use, marijuana use, methamphetamine addiction, PCP, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Lawyers and other professionals have high standards and are used to certain luxuries and amenities. A typical treatment program is crowded and stressful, and has a difficult environment to recover in. These programs have lower success rates due to these factors. An...
by Valiant | Nov 3, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, arrests for substance abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention
Physician Health Plans, also called PHPs, have an important role to play in assisting doctors who need substance abuse treatment and are organized by state. According to the review the current system used by the PHP model is not consistent across the board and has a...
