by Valiant | Jul 29, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
If you have a loved one or family member who has a problem with drugs, alcohol, or other addictions then an intervention may be one of the options that you are considering. A common myth is that an intervention will only work if the individual is ready to admit the...
by Valiant | Jul 26, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
The teen years are typically known for physical changes and emotional upheaval so it may not always be easy to determine if the individual is just suffering from these changes or if they have started abusing substances as well. One sign to watch for is unusual sleep...
by Valiant | Jul 22, 2013 | Addiction treatment, teen drug use
Addiction can be a devastating condition that can cause the individual to lose everything that they have and hold dear. Someone who has never experienced an addiction can not understand the compulsion and the pull that the substance or activity has, and often people...
by Valiant | Jul 21, 2013 | Addiction treatment
A sex addiction is often the topic of jokes and ridicule but this type of addiction is real. Many may be surprised to find that sex addiction is not really about sex, it is about the emotional needs and vulnerabilities of the individual instead. This type of addiction...
by Valiant | Jul 20, 2013 | Addiction treatment
Compulsive gamblers are generally divided into two types: those who are trying to escape from pain and problems and those who think they can outsmart the house and win. Both types tend to have low self esteem and they may get in deep very quickly. If you are addicted...
by Valiant | Jul 19, 2013 | Addiction treatment
The reason that eating disorders occur is not fully known. Some specialists speculate that the individual controls their eating patterns and food intake because they feel that other areas are beyond their control. An eating disorder can include binge eating, and the...
