by Valiant | Aug 3, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
A recent study performed in the UK shows that affluent people over 50 who are fairly active and otherwise lead healthier lifestyles commonly engage in harmful drinking patterns. The study results can be found in the BMJ Open journal online. The study shows that this...
by Valiant | Jul 30, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Substance abuse often causes an individual to enter into the criminal justice system, but many argue that instead of jail and other criminal penalties addiction should be treated with a treatment diversion program instead. A large part of the jail and prison...
by Valiant | Jul 30, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Each type of rehab will have certain benefits and also potential drawbacks as well. It is important to compare the two program types so that you can make the best choice for your situation and substance abuse needs. An inpatient program will offer more structure, meal...
by Valiant | Jul 30, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Before you make any final decisions on the facility and program that you will use make sure to investigate and evaluate several facilities and programs of this type. Each substance abuse treatment center will have a specific way that they do things, and specific...
by Valiant | Jul 30, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
1. Your Health- Alcohol abuse has a very devastating effect on your health, both your physical health and your mental health. This type of substance abuse can lead to many diseases of the mind and body. Alcohol destroys your liver and other internal organs, and it has...
by Valiant | Jul 30, 2015 | Addiction treatment, heroin use, Prescription drug abuse
One of the biggest challenges that the medical community faces today is identifying the risk of opioid dependence and narcotic painkiller addiction in a patient. This may become easier than ever before thanks to a new study by an anesthesiologist at the Mayo Clinic in...
