by Valiant | Dec 17, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
If you have a friend or family member with an addiction or substance abuse problem then the end of year holiday season can be a time of anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions instead. The gift of sobriety can be a wonderful gift, one that promotes good...
by Valiant | Dec 16, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
If you are in recovery for addiction or substance abuse then Christmas and the year end holiday festivities are a time of temptation and often backsliding, but this does not have to be the case. You can enjoy the parties and family gatherings that are common during...
by Valiant | Dec 11, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
For most of us Christmas is a time of happiness and giving, but for those who are addicted or have substance abuse problems this time of year is especially stressful. The rate of suicide tends to spike around the year end holiday season and there are a number of...
by Valiant | Dec 5, 2012 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
For many Thanksgiving is a time for overindulgence and excess, and Christmas revolves around food traditions as well. If you have a problem saying no to food or excessive eating then you could be addicted. You must eat to live, but when a food addiction occurs much of...
by Valiant | Dec 1, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
Christmas is a time when we celebrate the birth of Christ and the spirit of giving. For many addicts this time is also filled with temptation and relapse as well though. A Christian rehab facility makes perfect sense at this time of year, as well as the rest of the...
by Valiant | Nov 29, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
1.The holidays can be a very depressing time, and if you have an addition or abuse drugs or alcohol then they can be even harder. The rate of overdoses and deaths during the holidays from drugs and alcohol go up considerably. If you spend this period receiving...