by Valiant | Apr 3, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
A dual diagnosis is more common than many people think, and often substance abuse is a way to try and self medicate one of many mental disorders. Depression, Bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and even codependency may all be a reason why alcohol or drug...
by Valiant | Apr 2, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
When it comes to substance abuse treatment some of the most common relapse causes are psychological and not physical. These mental triggers can play a big part in your success, or in your failure and continued substance abuse. Relapse is a common issue that is a big...
by Valiant | Mar 28, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
If you are in recovery then relieving stress is very important. Stress is a big factor in relapsing, and most people have high amounts of this in their daily lives. There are some stress relief tricks and techniques that can help you minimize this factor and avoid...
by Valiant | Mar 27, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
If you are trying to recover from substance abuse then cravings and relapse are both possible obstacles that you will face. There are some tips and helpful hints that can help you deal with any cravings that you experience and help you avoid giving in and relapsing....
by Valiant | Mar 26, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
The right substance abuse treatment facility or program is critical if you want to get a permanent recovery and lasting results. There are some tips that can help you make an informed decision and get the desired results that you want and need. These include: Look for...