by Valiant | Jan 2, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
1. If you want to stop drinking in 2015 then the best way to do this is to seek out treatment. There are many treatment programs and methods that can be very effective, and others that may or may not provide a permanent recovery from alcohol abuse. 2. If you have a...
by Valiant | Jan 1, 2015 | Alcohol abuse, medical studies
A new medical study from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows that women who drink have a higher suicide risk and higher rates of insomnia, but this same link does not necessarily hold true for men. Mississippi State University researchers found that the...
by Valiant | Jan 1, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, medical studies, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Study leader and Michigan State University Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics doctoral student Maria A. Parker explained “Many kids start using these drugs other than what’s prescribed because they’re curious to see what it feels like. The point of our study...
by Valiant | Dec 30, 2014 | Addiction treatment
1. Lose Weight- One of the top New Years resolutions for many people is to lose weight. This is especially true for those in North America where obesity is becoming an epidemic. Weight loss can be achieved with a healthier diet and more physical activity, but some...
by Valiant | Dec 22, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
Many people have their holiday shopping finished well before Christmas, but others wait until the last minute and this can lead to large amounts of year end stress. In the days leading up to Christmas the stores become more crowded, lines get longer and longer, and...