by Valiant | Mar 16, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, drug policies, Prescription drug abuse
One of the often overlooked populations when it comes to substance abuse and addiction is the men and women who serve our country. The rate of substance abuse among active and retired service members is usually higher than what is found in the general population, and...
by Valiant | Mar 14, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
Older people may have less of a tolerance for drugs and alcohol, and this has been seen with prescription medications and over the counter products. This age group also typically takes certain medications to treat common medical problems that occur as we age. These...
by Valiant | Mar 13, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
https://vimeo.com/673166979/0f7d1b82de When it comes to substance abuse many people have some preconceived notions about who engages in this type of behavior. You may think of a teenage kid or someone who has a menial job, but few suspect their doctor, nurse, lawyer,...
by Valiant | Mar 10, 2013 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
A sex addiction is no joke, this is a serious problem that requires intensive treatment in order for the affected individual to recover. What is the difference between a high sex drive and an actual addiction to this activity though? How is this type of condition...
by Valiant | Mar 8, 2013 | Addiction treatment
This is commonly believed to be one of the reasons why the population of the USA tends to struggle with obesity and poor health despite being a modernized nation with a decent health care system. In some individuals the fat and certain other components found in many...
by Valiant | Mar 6, 2013 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
Many people wonder what the difference between an addiction and a compulsion is, and few may understand the distinction. Both of these phrases may be used to describe the same behaviors or activities but there is an actual difference in the way that they should be...
