by Valiant | Jun 26, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, marijuana use
It is important to remember that alcohol is also legal and many in the USA suffer from alcoholism in spite of this fact. Just because certain states and lawmakers decided to basically decriminalize marijuana use and possession for certain groups this does not make the...
by Valiant | Jun 25, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, teen drug use
Just how common is drugged driving? Is this activity as common as drinking and driving? Drugged driving refers to driving a vehicle while impaired due to drug use, and this is far more common than most people imagine. In 2009 the NSDUH reported that more than 10 and a...
by Valiant | Jun 24, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
Alcoholism is a big problem around the world, and millions of Americans suffer from this problem. Alcoholism is related to substance abuse and it is an addiction to alcohol. Many common symptoms of this condition include: Difficulty controlling...
by Valiant | Jun 22, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
The detox period can be one that is full of risks, and when certain substances are used for long periods this process may require certain medications in order to control the withdrawal symptoms and prevent medical or health complications as the withdrawal happens....
by Valiant | Jun 20, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Medical detoxification is required for many addictions and in numerous substance abuse cases, but this is not needed in every single situation. Certain substances are more likely to result in severe physical withdrawal symptoms, and these can be managed better in a...
