by Valiant | Oct 9, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Take a hot bath. A warm bath will help you relax and relieves stress. This can help minimize cravings and prevent a relapse. 2. Go for a run. Physical activity releases endorphins in your body which provide a natural euphoria that can eliminate a relapse and help...
by Valiant | Oct 8, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
1. Doctor Shopping- If a loved one doctor shops then an intervention should be arranged. Many addicts will go from one doctor to the next trying to get the desired drug. Anyone who goes to several physicians looking for a specific type of medication has a serious...
by Valiant | Oct 6, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Do drugs or alcohol interfere with your daily activities? If drugs or alcohol interfere with your daily activities or responsibilities then you should seek substance abuse treatment. This includes work, school, childcare, housekeeping chores, and other areas of...
by Valiant | Oct 5, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders, relapse prevention
1. Drugs- Drugs are a common cause of addiction. The drug that an individual may become addicted to can vary, and does not even have to be considered a narcotic or illegal street drug. Prescription drugs, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and newer designer...
by Valiant | Oct 4, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, celebrity news, Drug abuse, methamphetamine addiction
Britney Spears has had a lot of publicity in the past, and not all of this publicity was good for the star. Sam Lufti is suing Spears for defamation, breach of contract, libel, and assault, and he has filed legal documents in the case claiming that a supply of crystal...
by Valiant | Oct 3, 2012 | Addiction treatment, arrests for substance abuse, Drug abuse, drug policies
According to the data studied the inmates who received 3 strikes were not more likely to be a criminal thinking who placed society at high risk, but these individuals were far more likely to have some type of substance abuse addiction. The data included different...
