by Valiant | Apr 9, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
If you have a loved one with substance abuse problems then you want to help. What if your friend or family member will not admit that they have a problem though? Should you arrange for an intervention or is this pointless until the individual will admit the substance...
by Valiant | Apr 4, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
The important questions which can help you determine if substance abuse is occurring include: Do you ever feel that your alcohol or drug use has spiraled out of control? Does it seem like you can not go even a short time without using? Have you tried to cut down or...
by Valiant | Apr 3, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
A dual diagnosis is more common than many people think, and often substance abuse is a way to try and self medicate one of many mental disorders. Depression, Bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and even codependency may all be a reason why alcohol or drug...
by Valiant | Mar 27, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
If you are trying to recover from substance abuse then cravings and relapse are both possible obstacles that you will face. There are some tips and helpful hints that can help you deal with any cravings that you experience and help you avoid giving in and relapsing....
by Valiant | Mar 25, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
In order to overcome substance abuse the first step is a desire to change. Whether this desire to change is brought about by an intervention and the realization that you are hurting those who care about you the most or you feel you have finally reached rock bottom and...
by Valiant | Mar 22, 2013 | designer drugs, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
Designer drugs have been in the news a lot in the last few years, but what are these substances and why are they dangerous? These are drugs that have been chemically altered. In order to circumvent the current laws against a drug the individual changes the chemical...
