by Valiant | Sep 9, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
1. Distressed Respiration- Opiate medications will depress the respiratory system, and this can lead to slow and shallow breathing. When too much of the drug is used then the individual may stop breathing at all. 2. A Sense Of Euphoria- Opiates will cause a sense of...
by Valiant | Sep 6, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse
One of the most commonly asked questions about drug addiction is why this condition affects some individuals but not others. There are some who try a drug and become hooked instantly, others may use the same drug repeatedly but not develop an addiction. There are some...
by Valiant | Aug 23, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
The best possible treatment for substance abuse involves a number of different elements, and one of these is physical fitness. Why is it so important for you to get physical and work towards improving your fitness level? There are several reasons why almost every...
by Valiant | Aug 19, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Substance abuse is a very prevalent problem in modern society. Many people use various drugs or alcohol and the reason for this use may be as numerous as the number of users. Every individual will abuse drugs or alcohol for different reasons. When does abuse become...
by Valiant | Aug 18, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Many people think of the younger generations when it comes to drug and alcohol abuse, but the elderly population also has stories of substance abuse and addiction as well. No one wants to think that sweet old grandma or granddad, or that nice older lady down the...
by Valiant | Aug 12, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
In the USA substance abuse and addiction both carry negative associations, and this factor may also make you hesitant to admit that there is a problem. You may be worried that others will look down on you or make certain assumptions about your character. Substance...
