by Valiant | Mar 25, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
In order to overcome substance abuse the first step is a desire to change. Whether this desire to change is brought about by an intervention and the realization that you are hurting those who care about you the most or you feel you have finally reached rock bottom and...
by Valiant | Mar 22, 2013 | designer drugs, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
Designer drugs have been in the news a lot in the last few years, but what are these substances and why are they dangerous? These are drugs that have been chemically altered. In order to circumvent the current laws against a drug the individual changes the chemical...
by Valiant | Mar 21, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Many people never stop to question how sober a lawyer is though, and that can be a big mistake. There have been reports of attorneys in New York and other areas who have accepted cocaine and other illegal street drugs in exchange for legal representation, and then...
by Valiant | Mar 20, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
It is not unheard of for a pilot to show up for work drunk or under the influence of illegal drugs though. In the last few years there have even been news reports of pilots arrested because they were unfit to operate the plane. These professionals are prohibited by...
by Valiant | Mar 19, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, drug policies, Prescription drug abuse
When it comes to nursing the rate of substance abuse and addiction is believed to be higher than those seen in the general population. There are a number of reasons why these professionals may be prone to addiction and the abuse of drugs or alcohol. Job stress...