by Valiant | Nov 12, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
Approximately 15%-20% of all aviation incidents and accidents around the globe involve a pilot who tests positive for some substance. The most commonly abused substances for pilot are marijuana and alcohol. Both of these can be extremely dangerous if quick thinking is...
by Valiant | Nov 8, 2012 | Addiction treatment, advances in technology, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Less Stress- Undergoing substance abuse treatment can be a very stressful time. To recover completely you will need to relax and work through your specific contributing issues, and everyone has different contributing factors for their addiction. Stress prevents...
by Valiant | Nov 6, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Confidentiality And Upscale Environment- Physicians who need substance abuse treatment expect complete confidentiality, and an inviting environment that is both comfortable and up to the higher standards that physicians typically have. This is important to ensure...
by Valiant | Nov 5, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention
1. Loss Of Professional Pilot License- One of the most common consequences for pilots who have substance abuse issues and who do not receive treatment is the loss of their professional pilot’s license. Pilots who drink or use drugs on the job can be terminated...
by Valiant | Nov 4, 2012 | Addiction treatment, advances in technology, Alcohol abuse, cocaine use, Drug abuse, heroin use, marijuana use, methamphetamine addiction, PCP, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Lawyers and other professionals have high standards and are used to certain luxuries and amenities. A typical treatment program is crowded and stressful, and has a difficult environment to recover in. These programs have lower success rates due to these factors. An...