by Valiant | Jan 16, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, medical studies
https://vimeo.com/671039238/f360b0202a A new research study suggests that the year 2017 may be the year for the peak when it comes to drug overdose deaths. The study was released by Columbia University, and the experts predict that the drug overdose deaths will...
by Valiant | Jan 9, 2015 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
1. If substance abuse treatment has been received in the past and you start to feel like you are slipping downward again then you may want to go in for another round of treatment. This can prevent you from using once more and ensure that you stay on the right track...
by Valiant | Jan 5, 2015 | Addiction treatment, methamphetamine addiction
Amphetamine use, and the use of similar drugs like methamphetamine, increase the risk for Parkinson’s disease later in life according to new research. Parkinson’s disease is a disorder related to dopamine in the brain, and previous animal studies have...
by Valiant | Jan 2, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
1. If you want to stop drinking in 2015 then the best way to do this is to seek out treatment. There are many treatment programs and methods that can be very effective, and others that may or may not provide a permanent recovery from alcohol abuse. 2. If you have a...
by Valiant | Jan 1, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, medical studies, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Study leader and Michigan State University Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics doctoral student Maria A. Parker explained “Many kids start using these drugs other than what’s prescribed because they’re curious to see what it feels like. The point of our study...
by Valiant | Dec 30, 2014 | Addiction treatment
1. Lose Weight- One of the top New Years resolutions for many people is to lose weight. This is especially true for those in North America where obesity is becoming an epidemic. Weight loss can be achieved with a healthier diet and more physical activity, but some...