by Valiant | Jul 3, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
When it comes to substance abuse and addiction there are some common myths and ideas that are false, and they may be harmful in some cases. These include: #1. Willpower alone can cure addiction. A lot of people who have never struggled with substance abuse or...
by Valiant | Jul 2, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
How does drug use end up as drug abuse and then addiction? There are almost as many reasons why substance abuse occurs as there are people who use drugs and alcohol. In general these are used in order to eliminate negative feelings or cause a sense of euphoria or...
by Valiant | Jul 1, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
An addiction is a disorder that is extremely complex, and the thoughts and mental processes involved are extensive. The physical and psychological effects of each substance may be different but the process that results in an addiction are the same in every case. All...
by Valiant | Jun 27, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
Prescription drug abuse is becoming an alarming trend in the USA but who is at risk for this problem? There are a number of risk factors that could mean you have a higher risk of becoming addicted to certain types of prescription medications, even if these have been...
by Valiant | Jun 26, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, marijuana use
It is important to remember that alcohol is also legal and many in the USA suffer from alcoholism in spite of this fact. Just because certain states and lawmakers decided to basically decriminalize marijuana use and possession for certain groups this does not make the...
by Valiant | Jun 25, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, teen drug use
Just how common is drugged driving? Is this activity as common as drinking and driving? Drugged driving refers to driving a vehicle while impaired due to drug use, and this is far more common than most people imagine. In 2009 the NSDUH reported that more than 10 and a...
