by Valiant | Mar 18, 2013 | Addiction treatment, advances in technology, arrests for substance abuse, mental illness and disorders
When it comes to treatment for substance abuse and addiction an executive rehab may be the best choice for professionals from many different fields. Doctors, lawyers, nurses, pilots, and others who have a high stress and high responsibility career are typically more...
by Valiant | Mar 17, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, arrests for substance abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
A surprising number of study results are showing that physicians are at least as likely to develop substance abuse issues as the general population, and many suspect that the rate of addiction and dependence among these medical professionals is even higher than what...
by Valiant | Mar 16, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, drug policies, Prescription drug abuse
One of the often overlooked populations when it comes to substance abuse and addiction is the men and women who serve our country. The rate of substance abuse among active and retired service members is usually higher than what is found in the general population, and...
by Valiant | Mar 14, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
Older people may have less of a tolerance for drugs and alcohol, and this has been seen with prescription medications and over the counter products. This age group also typically takes certain medications to treat common medical problems that occur as we age. These...
by Valiant | Mar 13, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
https://vimeo.com/673166979/0f7d1b82de When it comes to substance abuse many people have some preconceived notions about who engages in this type of behavior. You may think of a teenage kid or someone who has a menial job, but few suspect their doctor, nurse, lawyer,...
