by Valiant | Sep 11, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Use Physical Activity- If you feel the urge to engage in an addiction then physical activity can help. Instead of relapsing go for a walk, work out at the gym, or take a bike ride. When you exercise your body will produce feel good chemicals naturally, and these...
by Valiant | Sep 10, 2012 | Addiction treatment, cocaine use, Drug abuse, heroin use, marijuana use, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
1. Arrange An Intervention- Sometimes an intervention may help the addict see just how the substance abuse affects friends and family members. Setting up an intervention may be the step that causes the addict to realize that help is needed, and this step may lead to...
by Valiant | Sep 8, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, drug policies, heroin use, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Individuals who buy illegal street drugs are not as concerned with the way these drugs are stored as they are with obtaining the drug in the first place. A 5 year old girl died after drinking liquid methadone from an open cup placed in the refrigerator. In a different...
by Valiant | Sep 6, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, cocaine use, Drug abuse, heroin use, marijuana use, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
The studies and statistics show that individuals being treated for substance abuse or addiction have a relapse rate comparable to many chronic conditions. This makes the choice of treatment program even more important. Individual counseling is required to root out the...
by Valiant | Sep 5, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, heroin use, marijuana use, Prescription drug abuse
Addiction is just like any other chronic disease or medical condition, and both groups tend to relapse and fall back into old habits that can have medical consequences. Individuals who have asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure often relapse and do not take the...
by Valiant | Sep 2, 2012 | Addiction treatment, celebrity news, Drug abuse, drug policies
https://vimeo.com/673511839/6839c6718b Tanard Jackson, who is the safety for the Washington Redskins, has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for yet another violation of the substance abuse policy that is in place with the league. This is not the first time at...
