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 | May 23, 2014 | Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
One of the most likely places for teens to access prescription drugs and OTC medications is in their own homes and the homes of friends and family members. Easy access is often the first step in the process when it comes to teen prescription drug abuse and addiction,...
by Valiant | Feb 14, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
The wrong alcohol abuse and addiction treatment program could mean that you have a much higher risk for a relapse after you leave the treatment facility, and your drinking may continue to be a big problem and an obstacle to a normal life. Every alcohol abuse and...
by Valiant | Feb 7, 2014 | Drug abuse, teen drug use
What are magic mushrooms? Are these illegal fungi found in Canada? These are two very common questions. Magic mushrooms are mushrooms that contain psilocybin, which is a compound that is hallucinogenic and psychoactive. This ingredient can only be found in a specific...
by Valiant | Jan 31, 2014 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
Teen substance abuse in Canada is showing a changing trend according to a new study. The study examined the 2013 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey data which is compiled by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and the results showed some surprising new...
by Valiant | Jan 17, 2014 | marijuana use, teen drug use
A recent research study has shown that student drug testing does not prevent kids from trying marijuana, but a positive school climate may be able to achieve this goal. According to a study that can be found in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, in the...
