by Valiant | May 22, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, teen drug use
https://vimeo.com/666276893/62882b13c0 As a parent you want to believe that you know what is going on with your child, but many parents are unaware that their teenagers are involved in substance abuse on some level. A common misconception is that medications...
by Valiant | May 20, 2013 | Drug abuse, marijuana use
Marijuana abuse is a big problem across all ages and generations, and this is often called a gateway drug and one of the first illegal substances that teens and young adults indulge in. Many users go on to use other harder drugs as well but this may be due to the fact...
by Valiant | May 15, 2013 | designer drugs, Drug abuse
What is ecstasy? Who are the typical users of this drug? These are common questions that need to be answered. This drug was first developed in 1912 by the Merck Pharmaceutical company, and it was originally named MDMA. In 1953 the drug was used by the military in...
by Valiant | May 14, 2013 | Drug abuse, PCP
PCP, technically named phencyclidine and often called angel dust on the street, is a drug that is frequently abused in the USA. The consequences of this type of substance abuse can be devastating, for the user and for anyone who comes into contact with the user if...
by Valiant | May 13, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
When it comes to substance abuse there are many different risk factors that play a role in whether or not an individual will become dependent or addicted to a substance. Common risk factors for substance abuse include: Your use of a drug that is highly addictive. Some...
by Valiant | May 11, 2013 | Drug abuse, PCP
What are hallucinogens? Are these drugs addictive? Hallucinogenic drugs can include a number of different compounds that usually come from plants and fungi, including mushrooms. Some may be psychologically addictive while others are not. Some of the most common...
