by Valiant | Jan 16, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, medical studies
https://vimeo.com/671039238/f360b0202a A new research study suggests that the year 2017 may be the year for the peak when it comes to drug overdose deaths. The study was released by Columbia University, and the experts predict that the drug overdose deaths will...
by Valiant | Jan 12, 2015 | cocaine use, Drug abuse, medical studies
IV drug use is becoming more common and a growing concern in the medical community, and recent research suggests that the suicide risk of IV drug users may increase when the drug in question is amphetamines or cocaine. The risk of suicide doubles when the IV drug used...
by Valiant | Jan 1, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, medical studies, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Study leader and Michigan State University Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics doctoral student Maria A. Parker explained “Many kids start using these drugs other than what’s prescribed because they’re curious to see what it feels like. The point of our study...
by Valiant | Dec 22, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
Many people have their holiday shopping finished well before Christmas, but others wait until the last minute and this can lead to large amounts of year end stress. In the days leading up to Christmas the stores become more crowded, lines get longer and longer, and...
by Valiant | Dec 19, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
1. Arrange for a consultation with a professional who treats mental illness. This can provide an accurate diagnosis of what the actual problem is, and what type of mental illness is involved. The professional will look at all of the symptoms and factors in the case...
by Valiant | Dec 15, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
What resolutions will you make this year? Are you hoping to lose weight, relax more, or do you want to recover from substance abuse? Millions of people around the world struggle with alcohol and drug abuse, and this holiday can be hard to stay sober during because...
