by Valiant | Apr 16, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
The risk of relapse is also higher, and there are some warning signs that indicate this possibility is high. Relapsing in one area often leads to a relapse in the other condition as well. Some of the warning signs to watch for include: Going back to old places where...
by Valiant | Apr 10, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
Depression and substance abuse are often found together. When this happens it can be very difficult for the treatment team to determine which came first, like the chicken and the egg joke. Depression can cause individuals to drink or use drugs in an attempt to...
by Valiant | Apr 9, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
If you have a loved one with substance abuse problems then you want to help. What if your friend or family member will not admit that they have a problem though? Should you arrange for an intervention or is this pointless until the individual will admit the substance...
by Valiant | Apr 4, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
The important questions which can help you determine if substance abuse is occurring include: Do you ever feel that your alcohol or drug use has spiraled out of control? Does it seem like you can not go even a short time without using? Have you tried to cut down or...
by Valiant | Apr 3, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
A dual diagnosis is more common than many people think, and often substance abuse is a way to try and self medicate one of many mental disorders. Depression, Bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and even codependency may all be a reason why alcohol or drug...
by Valiant | Mar 27, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
If you are trying to recover from substance abuse then cravings and relapse are both possible obstacles that you will face. There are some tips and helpful hints that can help you deal with any cravings that you experience and help you avoid giving in and relapsing....
