by Valiant | Mar 26, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
The right substance abuse treatment facility or program is critical if you want to get a permanent recovery and lasting results. There are some tips that can help you make an informed decision and get the desired results that you want and need. These include: Look for...
by Valiant | Mar 25, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
In order to overcome substance abuse the first step is a desire to change. Whether this desire to change is brought about by an intervention and the realization that you are hurting those who care about you the most or you feel you have finally reached rock bottom and...
by Valiant | Mar 21, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Many people never stop to question how sober a lawyer is though, and that can be a big mistake. There have been reports of attorneys in New York and other areas who have accepted cocaine and other illegal street drugs in exchange for legal representation, and then...
by Valiant | Mar 19, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, drug policies, Prescription drug abuse
When it comes to nursing the rate of substance abuse and addiction is believed to be higher than those seen in the general population. There are a number of reasons why these professionals may be prone to addiction and the abuse of drugs or alcohol. Job stress...
by Valiant | Mar 18, 2013 | Addiction treatment, advances in technology, arrests for substance abuse, mental illness and disorders
When it comes to treatment for substance abuse and addiction an executive rehab may be the best choice for professionals from many different fields. Doctors, lawyers, nurses, pilots, and others who have a high stress and high responsibility career are typically more...
by Valiant | Mar 17, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, arrests for substance abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
A surprising number of study results are showing that physicians are at least as likely to develop substance abuse issues as the general population, and many suspect that the rate of addiction and dependence among these medical professionals is even higher than what...