by Valiant | Jul 2, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
How does drug use end up as drug abuse and then addiction? There are almost as many reasons why substance abuse occurs as there are people who use drugs and alcohol. In general these are used in order to eliminate negative feelings or cause a sense of euphoria or...
by Valiant | Jul 1, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
An addiction is a disorder that is extremely complex, and the thoughts and mental processes involved are extensive. The physical and psychological effects of each substance may be different but the process that results in an addiction are the same in every case. All...
by Valiant | Jun 29, 2013 | Addiction treatment, methamphetamine addiction
When meth is used then the user will typically experience an increase in heart rate and blood pressure almost immediately. An irregular heartbeat can be problematic and if the heart rhythm is not stable this can lead to a cardiac arrest or other cardiac event. Strokes...
by Valiant | Jun 28, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
One reason why a luxury or upscale rehab typically offers better results is that the setting is peaceful and involves fewer stresses. This is due to the smaller number of patients who are receiving treatment at any given time and the higher number of staff available...
by Valiant | Jun 27, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
Prescription drug abuse is becoming an alarming trend in the USA but who is at risk for this problem? There are a number of risk factors that could mean you have a higher risk of becoming addicted to certain types of prescription medications, even if these have been...
