by Valiant | May 1, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
Many people believe that relapse has to be part of the substance abuse recovery process but this is not necessarily true. Some people have successfully beat their addictions the first time that they go through a residential inpatient program, others may relapse...
by Valiant | Oct 10, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Relapse is a problem that is common during substance abuse recovery, but does this have to be? Some people believe that anyone who suffers from addiction and goes through rehab will relapse, but this is not always the case. It is possible to achieve substance abuse...
by Valiant | Jun 9, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention
It is very important that you are honest with any physician who treats you about any drug or alcohol abuse in your past. This will help the physician determine the best possible treatment for any medical condition that you have while minimizing the risks of certain...
by Valiant | May 9, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. When drug or alcohol cravings hit try reaching out for support. This can be calling a friend or family member, going to a meeting, or even calling a substance abuse hotline. Sometimes just talking to someone about how you are feeling can be enough to make you stop...
by Valiant | Dec 2, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
It is a proven fact that many people make a New Year’s resolution, stick to it for a short time, and then go back to their old habits and unwise ways. While making substance abuse recovery your New’s Resolution may seem like a great idea during the holiday...