by Valiant | Jan 22, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
1. Tobacco- Tobacco is a drug even though many may not consider it this way. While it is legal this substance kills millions, and it is highly addictive. Tobacco can be smoked, chewed, and used in other forms. 2. Alcohol- This is also a legal substance but that does...
by Valiant | Jan 17, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
When you have substance abuse issues it is easy to think that no one understands, and that you are the only one who has ever been in this situation. Support groups are made up of your peers, others who share common problems or types of substance abuse. These meetings...
by Valiant | Jan 14, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
When it comes to outpatient treatment for substance abuse there are a number of methods that may be used, and each program and treatment facility may offer various combinations. These can include: Group Therapy- The method involves a group of individuals who all share...
by Valiant | Jan 11, 2013 | Addiction treatment, medical studies
1. The User Must Want Help Before Treatment Can Begin! It is true that the individual must want to change, but being forced into treatment is often a wake up call for the user. Many successful people have had substance abuse problems and then were forced into...
by Valiant | Jan 10, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, marijuana use, medical studies
Does this drug have any medical benefits or is it harmful instead? The medical studies have shown mixed results as far as the medical value is concerned. The fact is that any drug can be addictive, and can go on to destroy an individual completely. There are other...
by Valiant | Jan 9, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, heroin use, teen drug use
1. Marijuana- This is one of the most frequently abused drugs, and is a favorite even with younger children in many inner cities. Look for eyes that are glassy, a big surge in appetite, laughter at inappropriate times, and a tendency to sleep a lot and at odd times....