by Valiant | Nov 17, 2014 | relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Being in Places Where Substance Abuse is Occurring- One of the biggest teen relapse triggers is being somewhere that substance abuse occurs. This may be the home of a friend or relative, at a social event like a party, or other situations where the teen is exposed...
by Valiant | Nov 7, 2014 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders, relapse prevention
1. The rate of substance abuse among the population with a mental illness is much higher than it is in the general population, and many people who drink or use drugs to excess do so because they have a mental disorder and are attempting to self medicate or feel...
by Valiant | Oct 31, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Avoiding substance abuse during the holidays does not have to be difficult if you maintain your support network and stay in contact with those who encourage your sobriety. During the holidays many people feel rushed, and they look at ways to save time. If you do...
by Valiant | Sep 29, 2014 | Drug abuse, heroin use, relapse prevention, teen drug use
Friends and family members are also affected by heroin abuse in many different ways as well. Loved ones may feel anger, hurt, betrayed, taken advantage of, resentment, and fear at the same time. With heroin addiction there is always the very real possibility that the...
by Valiant | Aug 25, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
Substance abuse treatment programs for physicians offer specialized care plans designed to meet the unique needs that doctors have while they are receiving help. Physician substance abuse is often hidden, and the care provider may be reluctant to seek help for fear of...
by Valiant | Aug 1, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
Drug abuse and drug addiction can have a profound impact on your brain, and there are some things that you should know and understand about this activity. Drug addiction is classified as a disease of the brain, and it is caused by drug abuse. Every individual is...
