by Valiant | May 11, 2015 | Alcohol abuse, arrests for substance abuse, Drug abuse
In the USA and around the world many thousands of people are locked up in jail because they developed an addiction. This has led many to question whether substance abuse should be a criminal justice issue or if these problems should be treated as a medical issue as...
by Valiant | May 8, 2015 | Drug abuse, heroin use
A recent report from the federal government shows that heroin abuse in the USA has started to level off, but the rate of use and the heroin overdose numbers are still very high and this is still a big reason for concern. Pamela Hyde, the SAMHSA Administrator, stated...
by Valiant | May 4, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
The number of newborn infants in the USA who are suffering from drug withdrawal due to maternal drug abuse during pregnancy has gone up considerably, nearly quadrupling since 2004 according to researchers. Neonatal abstinence syndrome is the name for the condition...
by Valiant | May 1, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
Many people believe that relapse has to be part of the substance abuse recovery process but this is not necessarily true. Some people have successfully beat their addictions the first time that they go through a residential inpatient program, others may relapse...
by Valiant | Apr 27, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Cost- Every substance abuse treatment program will have a specific cost involved, and some will be much higher than others. Evaluate not just the price but what you get for this amount in order to make the best choice for your circumstances and situation. 2....
