by Valiant | Jul 7, 2013 | Addiction treatment
LSD stands for lysergic acid diethylamide and it is a hallucinogenic substance that is commonly abused. LSD is derived from a fungus that is naturally found on rye in certain situations, and this fungus is called ergot. The substance can be dissolved into water or...
by Valiant | Jul 6, 2013 | Addiction treatment, designer drugs, Drug abuse, teen drug use
Bath salts are one of the latest substance abuse trends to hit the street, and this is a public safety issue that affects everyone. These are designers drugs that are being seen in drug treatment centers everywhere, even in BC and other areas of Canada. Thanks to the...
by Valiant | Jul 4, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Some things to watch for include: Responsibilities that have been previously handled are being neglected. The individual may not be doing well at home, work, or school. Bills may not being paid on time anymore and children may not be taken care of properly....
by Valiant | Jul 3, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
When it comes to substance abuse and addiction there are some common myths and ideas that are false, and they may be harmful in some cases. These include: #1. Willpower alone can cure addiction. A lot of people who have never struggled with substance abuse or...
by Valiant | Jul 2, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
How does drug use end up as drug abuse and then addiction? There are almost as many reasons why substance abuse occurs as there are people who use drugs and alcohol. In general these are used in order to eliminate negative feelings or cause a sense of euphoria or...
by Valiant | Jul 1, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
An addiction is a disorder that is extremely complex, and the thoughts and mental processes involved are extensive. The physical and psychological effects of each substance may be different but the process that results in an addiction are the same in every case. All...
