by Valiant | Dec 22, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
Many people have their holiday shopping finished well before Christmas, but others wait until the last minute and this can lead to large amounts of year end stress. In the days leading up to Christmas the stores become more crowded, lines get longer and longer, and...
by Valiant | Dec 19, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
1. Arrange for a consultation with a professional who treats mental illness. This can provide an accurate diagnosis of what the actual problem is, and what type of mental illness is involved. The professional will look at all of the symptoms and factors in the case...
by Valiant | Dec 15, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
What resolutions will you make this year? Are you hoping to lose weight, relax more, or do you want to recover from substance abuse? Millions of people around the world struggle with alcohol and drug abuse, and this holiday can be hard to stay sober during because...
by Valiant | Dec 8, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
A new study published in the Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology journal shows that the risks of substance abuse, especially prescription painkiller abuse, is lower among those who are in college or who have graduated from college. According to Columbia...
by Valiant | Dec 1, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, medical studies, teen drug use
Some prescription medications for teens can contribute to teen substance abuse, and a new study expands on the medications that can have this effect. Narcotic pain medications have long been known to cause substance abuse among all ages, but a new study shows that...
by Valiant | Nov 28, 2014 | Addiction treatment, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
Australian researchers at Monash University have determined that problem gambling treatment is frequently complicated and that this is due to a personality disorder that also requires treatment. Both problem gambling and personality disorders create numerous...
