by Valiant | Dec 15, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
What resolutions will you make this year? Are you hoping to lose weight, relax more, or do you want to recover from substance abuse? Millions of people around the world struggle with alcohol and drug abuse, and this holiday can be hard to stay sober during because...
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 | Oct 24, 2014 | medical studies, mental illness and disorders
A new research study has confirmed that teens who self harm are much more likely to end up with substance abuse problems later in life. The study involved close to 5,000 participants, all of whom were 16 years old and who completed a detailed questionnaire. The teens...
by Valiant | Oct 20, 2014 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies
The Collaborative Research on Addiction at NIH, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Cancer Institute, and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism will be funding the awards. According to the Director of NIDA Dr. Nora D. Volkow “These...