by Valiant | Mar 11, 2016 | Alcohol abuse
The study is not talking about binge drinking while pregnant or having all 4 drinks in one setting. The 4 drinks could be consumed throughout the entire pregnancy and it could still have a negative impact on future generations when it comes to alcohol use. The study...
by Valiant | Feb 22, 2016 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, marijuana use, medical studies
A recent study has found that adults who smoke marijuana are also far more likely to have alcohol use disorder as well. City University of New York and Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health researchers and investigators teamed up in order to perform...
by Valiant | Feb 19, 2016 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, medical studies
https://vimeo.com/671029368/4c4e8581a2 The old stereotypes about Native Americans and alcohol abuse have been shattered by a new study which shows these stereotypes are completely false and damaging to Native American communities. The study conclusions and findings...
by Valiant | Feb 8, 2016 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, medical studies
https://vimeo.com/671041354/d62653c339 A recent study has determined that more than 33% of the lawyers who practice in the USA have substance abuse struggles, and more than 1 in 4 of these lawyers also deal with depression according to the National law Journal. The...
by Valiant | Feb 5, 2016 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention
When it comes to substance abuse treatments there are many different choices and options out there, and some may be better or more effective than others. Some treatment programs use medications, others provide psychotherapy, and still others use a combination of these...
by Valiant | Jan 25, 2016 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
1. Breathe. When someone you care about is battling addiction the stress affects everyone, not just the addict. If you are chronically stressed and full of negative emotions this can affect your own mental and physical health. Take some deep breaths and get yourself...
