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 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...
by Valiant | Feb 2, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
Tough prevention measures in Florida have caused the prescription death rates in the state to fall by a significant amount, showing that these steps can be highly effective. From the year 2010 to the year 2012 Florida saw a decline in the rate of prescription overdose...
by Valiant | Jan 30, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
Often the problem is not a lack of facilities, it is a lack of treatment methods and a lack of sufficient funding. Many insurance policies cover rehab in some form, but this is usually only offered on an outpatient basis or in a facility that is overcrowded and...
by Valiant | Jan 26, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. One of the best addiction recovery tips is to work with a treatment program or substance abuse specialist that offers support and resources to help you overcome your substance abuse. This can include substance abuse treatment professionals, inpatient rehabs,...
