by Valiant | May 22, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, teen drug use
https://vimeo.com/666276893/62882b13c0 As a parent you want to believe that you know what is going on with your child, but many parents are unaware that their teenagers are involved in substance abuse on some level. A common misconception is that medications...
by Valiant | May 13, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
When it comes to substance abuse there are many different risk factors that play a role in whether or not an individual will become dependent or addicted to a substance. Common risk factors for substance abuse include: Your use of a drug that is highly addictive. Some...
by Valiant | May 12, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
If you have substance abuse problems then what do you need to look for in order to find the best possible treatment facility? There is no such thing as a one size fits all program or facility, and if you want a permanent recovery and long term results then you will...
by Valiant | May 10, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
One of the common classes of drugs that are frequently abused are central nervous system depressants. Your central nervous system includes your brain and all of your spinal cord tissues, and these drugs slow down the usual activity that takes place in these areas. CNS...
by Valiant | May 8, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Anabolic steroids are a group of drugs that are often abused by professional athletes, bodybuilders, and others who want better physical conditioning, and stronger muscles that are larger and have more stamina. This group of substances can be deadly when abused, and...
by Valiant | May 5, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
Alcohol abuse can be a very serious problem, one that affects the individual physically, psychologically, and spiritually. There are a number of signs and symptoms that indicate alcohol abuse or addiction is occurring, and knowing what these are can help you determine...
