by Valiant | Jul 30, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Substance abuse often causes an individual to enter into the criminal justice system, but many argue that instead of jail and other criminal penalties addiction should be treated with a treatment diversion program instead. A large part of the jail and prison...
by Valiant | Jul 30, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Each type of rehab will have certain benefits and also potential drawbacks as well. It is important to compare the two program types so that you can make the best choice for your situation and substance abuse needs. An inpatient program will offer more structure, meal...
by Valiant | Jul 30, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Before you make any final decisions on the facility and program that you will use make sure to investigate and evaluate several facilities and programs of this type. Each substance abuse treatment center will have a specific way that they do things, and specific...
by Valiant | Jul 30, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
1. Your Health- Alcohol abuse has a very devastating effect on your health, both your physical health and your mental health. This type of substance abuse can lead to many diseases of the mind and body. Alcohol destroys your liver and other internal organs, and it has...
by Valiant | Jul 30, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Recent figures and details have caused many to describe the rates as alarmingly high. In the past higher mortality rates among former prisoners was high but no efforts were made to determine why this was the case or to perform an in depth investigation of this. In the...
by Valiant | May 29, 2015 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
Sometimes it can be difficult even for trained medical professionals and mental health specialists to distinguish between these two until a thorough and extensive evaluation has been done. If both substance abuse and mental illness are present then specialized...
