by Valiant | Sep 19, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
When it comes to substance abuse treatment group counseling offers a number of benefits, but this method alone is not effective and group sessions need to be combined with other treatment methods and counseling types. Group counseling shows the individual with the...
by Valiant | Sep 8, 2014 | Drug abuse, drug agencies, drug policies
Consumers who have leftover unused prescription drugs the these may be stockpiled in the medicine cabinet of the home. Many people who abuse narcotic drugs get them from home medicine cabinets, and this contributes to prescription drug abuse across North America. In...
by Valiant | Aug 25, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
Substance abuse treatment programs for physicians offer specialized care plans designed to meet the unique needs that doctors have while they are receiving help. Physician substance abuse is often hidden, and the care provider may be reluctant to seek help for fear of...
by Valiant | Aug 18, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
If you need substance abuse treatment then you need to determine whether you require outpatient or inpatient treatment programs. If inpatient is the best option then you need to decide which of the many inpatient treatment programs out there are right for you. In...
by Valiant | Aug 15, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
One of the first questions that you probably have if you have a drug or alcohol problem is whether you need inpatient substance abuse or whether an outpatient addiction program will work just as well. The answer depends on your specific situation. Important factors...
by Valiant | Aug 8, 2014 | Drug abuse, marijuana use, medical studies
A new research study performed by NIDA shows that regular marijuana use may cause impairment in the reward centers of the brain, affecting the dopamine response that the brain has. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which is involved in pleasure, and it is released by the...
