by Valiant | Apr 15, 2016 | Alcohol abuse, cocaine use, Drug abuse
The fact that there is a link between substance abuse and suicide attempts is not disputed, but the mechanics are more complicated than this and the link may change depending on age, race, gender, and other factors. The latest study in this area involves examining the...
by Valiant | Mar 28, 2016 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, marijuana use
There has been a lot of controversy over whether marijuana use can lead to other forms of substance abuse, and a new study has shed new light on the topic. Researchers looked at national surveys which were taken 3 years apart, and they found that the adults who...
by Valiant | Mar 21, 2016 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse
Researchers at Edge Hill University in England gave study participants a face mask, with some receiving a face mask that was alcohol laced while others received a mask that was laced with a citrus scent instead. The study participants had to press a specific button...
by Valiant | Feb 8, 2016 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, medical studies
https://vimeo.com/671041354/d62653c339 A recent study has determined that more than 33% of the lawyers who practice in the USA have substance abuse struggles, and more than 1 in 4 of these lawyers also deal with depression according to the National law Journal. The...
by Valiant | Feb 5, 2016 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention
When it comes to substance abuse treatments there are many different choices and options out there, and some may be better or more effective than others. Some treatment programs use medications, others provide psychotherapy, and still others use a combination of these...