by Valiant | Dec 9, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, relapse prevention
1. Commit to a Life Without Alcohol and Drinking Alcohol abuse and addiction can take over your life and you may not even realize it until you get ready to stop drinking. Look at what alcohol abuse and addiction costs you, and what the benefits are when you get...
by Valiant | Dec 2, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
It is a proven fact that many people make a New Year’s resolution, stick to it for a short time, and then go back to their old habits and unwise ways. While making substance abuse recovery your New’s Resolution may seem like a great idea during the holiday...
by Valiant | Nov 15, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
Life skills training can be a very important part of substance abuse treatment, and there are a number of life skills that may need to be learned or refreshed before someone with a substance abuse problem may be able to function normally in the world. Life skills...
by Valiant | Nov 11, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, relapse prevention
Detoxing from alcohol can range from unpleasant to life threatening, and often medical supervision is required when the alcohol addiction is severe or the alcohol abuse has been going on for a long time. The symptoms can range from very mild to severe, and some...
by Valiant | Oct 29, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Stress Management Techniques- Learning a number of stress management techniques can help you reach a permanent recovery. These drug addiction treatment tools can help you lower your stress and keep you in recovery, preventing a relapse. Stress can be a big trigger...
by Valiant | Oct 25, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse
Choosing the right drug abuse treatment center can be difficult in many cases, because there are so many programs and facilities out there. Some questions that should always be asked before deciding which drug abuse treatment center to use include: 1. What Treatment...