by Valiant | Oct 17, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, arrests for substance abuse, celebrity news
Linda Hogan, the ex-wife of wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan, has been arrested for suspicion of DUI. Hogan was pulled over on Highway 101 in Calabasas, and she was pulled over because she was caught speeding through the area. Linda actually uses the legal name Linda...
by Valiant | Oct 16, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, arrests for substance abuse, celebrity news, teen drug use
Sammi Kane Kraft, perhaps best known for her role as the pitcher in the remake of the movie The Bad News Bears, has died as a result of a crash that may be DUI related. The crash occurred early on Wednesday, and the location was on the Santa Monica Freeway. Kraft was...
by Valiant | Oct 15, 2012 | arrests for substance abuse, celebrity news, heroin use, marijuana use
https://vimeo.com/671029767/0f56dc49a1 Sierra Blanca, Texas, can claim another celebrity victim. This is the town that is known for stopping everyone in their efforts to eliminate drugs in the area, even famous celebrities that are used to the white glove treatment...
by Valiant | Oct 13, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. 12 Step Programs- 12 step programs follow 12 individual steps to a full recovery, and each step requires the individual to address specific issues or behaviors. These programs emphasis a belief in a higher power, and the inability to control certain events and...
by Valiant | Oct 12, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Reason #1: Family Members- Family members care about you, and your substance abuse affects them as well. Often family members worry about the individual who abuses substances dying or being injured by drugs or alcohol. Addictions including alcohol, drugs, gambling,...
by Valiant | Oct 11, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, arrests for substance abuse, celebrity news
The arrest was for DUI, and Ray was pulled over around 3 am after he was observed speeding and not using the proper equipment when making a turn. Once the officer turned the lights on the patrol car on to pull Buchanan over Ray did not immediately stop, but continued...
by Valiant | Oct 10, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Substance abuse escalates and tolerance increases as you develop an addiction. You will find that more of the drug or alcohol is needed to obtain the same results. 2. Losing control is another warning sign that treatment is needed right away. You find that you can...
by Valiant | Oct 9, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Take a hot bath. A warm bath will help you relax and relieves stress. This can help minimize cravings and prevent a relapse. 2. Go for a run. Physical activity releases endorphins in your body which provide a natural euphoria that can eliminate a relapse and help...
by Valiant | Oct 8, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
1. Doctor Shopping- If a loved one doctor shops then an intervention should be arranged. Many addicts will go from one doctor to the next trying to get the desired drug. Anyone who goes to several physicians looking for a specific type of medication has a serious...