by Valiant | Mar 13, 2015 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders, teen drug use
In general the younger a child is and the more traumatic an experience is the higher the risk will be that the child engages in substance abuse in the teen and adult years, but there are some factors that should be evaluated as well. There are risk factors and...
by Valiant | Mar 9, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
If every drug worked every time then alcohol addiction would be easy to beat, but each person is different and unique. Some of the medications are designed to prevent or minimize withdrawal symptoms, others help during recovery by prevent further alcohol abuse. For...
by Valiant | Feb 27, 2015 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
A new research study on substance abuse among pregnant teens has shown some alarming results. Approximately 3 out of every 5 pregnant teens has engaged in substance abuse with either drugs or alcohol during a pregnancy. There are many public messages being broadcast...
by Valiant | Feb 13, 2015 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
A new study by McMaster University researchers in Canada shows that there is an increased risk for psychiatric problems in adults for low birth weight premature babies when compared with infants who had a normal birth weight. In a surprise twist the researchers also...
by Valiant | Feb 6, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
Alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction are serious problems that require treatment, and if ignored they can cause devastating consequences in every area of your life. If you experience one or more of the following situations then this indicates that you have a problem...
by Valiant | Feb 4, 2015 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
There are many possible substance abuse complications from alcohol and drug addiction, and these complications can impact almost every area of your life. The abuse of alcohol or drugs will greatly increase the risk of domestic violence in the household, and will often...