by Valiant | Sep 17, 2012 | Addiction treatment, celebrity news, Drug abuse, methamphetamine addiction
The before and after pictures of Jael are a very powerful statement showing the ravages of meth addiction and just how destructive this drug can be. Dr. Phil scheduled an intervention for Jael on his show Thursday, as the family of the 28 year old tries to get Strauss...
by Valiant | Sep 16, 2012 | Addiction treatment, celebrity news, Drug abuse, marijuana use, mental illness and disorders
Celebrity website TMZ has released photos that show the actress hitting on the pipe as she spends several hours driving aimlessly. The first stop for Bynes was the San Fernando Valley, where Baja Fresh answered the munchies with tacos for the actress. Amanda was seen...
by Valiant | Sep 15, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, arrests for substance abuse, celebrity news
Actor Michael Madsen has had his share of substance abuse problems and legal troubles, and one more was just added to both categories after he was pulled over, arrested, and then hospitalized on Wednesday. This is the second time that Madsen has been arrested and that...
by Valiant | Sep 12, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Individual Counseling- Individual counseling occurs one on one. This counseling is the only way to uncover individual causes of substance abuse or addiction. Individual counseling is generally one of the most expensive treatment methods possible but it is also very...
by Valiant | Sep 11, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Use Physical Activity- If you feel the urge to engage in an addiction then physical activity can help. Instead of relapsing go for a walk, work out at the gym, or take a bike ride. When you exercise your body will produce feel good chemicals naturally, and these...
by Valiant | Sep 10, 2012 | Addiction treatment, cocaine use, Drug abuse, heroin use, marijuana use, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
1. Arrange An Intervention- Sometimes an intervention may help the addict see just how the substance abuse affects friends and family members. Setting up an intervention may be the step that causes the addict to realize that help is needed, and this step may lead to...
by Valiant | Sep 9, 2012 | Addiction treatment, arrests for substance abuse, celebrity news
https://vimeo.com/671027856/668c286733 Nadia Lockyer had everything. As a former supervisor for Alameda County, and the estranged spouse of California State Treasurer Bill Lockyer, Nadia seemed to have the American Dream but that all fell apart. Nadia Lockyer has...
by Valiant | Sep 8, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, drug policies, heroin use, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Individuals who buy illegal street drugs are not as concerned with the way these drugs are stored as they are with obtaining the drug in the first place. A 5 year old girl died after drinking liquid methadone from an open cup placed in the refrigerator. In a different...
by Valiant | Sep 6, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, cocaine use, Drug abuse, heroin use, marijuana use, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
The studies and statistics show that individuals being treated for substance abuse or addiction have a relapse rate comparable to many chronic conditions. This makes the choice of treatment program even more important. Individual counseling is required to root out the...