by Valiant | Mar 27, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
An accurate dual diagnosis is necessary for anyone who has substance abuse issues and at least one form of mental illness. These cases tend to be more complex because there is more than one problem that needs to be diagnosed, evaluated, and treated. If the substance...
by Valiant | Mar 9, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
If every drug worked every time then alcohol addiction would be easy to beat, but each person is different and unique. Some of the medications are designed to prevent or minimize withdrawal symptoms, others help during recovery by prevent further alcohol abuse. For...
by Valiant | Feb 6, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
Alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction are serious problems that require treatment, and if ignored they can cause devastating consequences in every area of your life. If you experience one or more of the following situations then this indicates that you have a problem...
by Valiant | Feb 2, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
Tough prevention measures in Florida have caused the prescription death rates in the state to fall by a significant amount, showing that these steps can be highly effective. From the year 2010 to the year 2012 Florida saw a decline in the rate of prescription overdose...
by Valiant | Jan 30, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
Often the problem is not a lack of facilities, it is a lack of treatment methods and a lack of sufficient funding. Many insurance policies cover rehab in some form, but this is usually only offered on an outpatient basis or in a facility that is overcrowded and...
by Valiant | Jan 26, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. One of the best addiction recovery tips is to work with a treatment program or substance abuse specialist that offers support and resources to help you overcome your substance abuse. This can include substance abuse treatment professionals, inpatient rehabs,...
