by Valiant | Jan 17, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
When you have substance abuse issues it is easy to think that no one understands, and that you are the only one who has ever been in this situation. Support groups are made up of your peers, others who share common problems or types of substance abuse. These meetings...
by Valiant | Jan 16, 2013 | Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Substance abuse and addiction often lead to an overdose. What is this though, and what happens when this medical condition does occur? An overdose is a life threatening emergency and can be fatal if treatment is not received immediately, and death may occur even is...
by Valiant | Jan 15, 2013 | Drug abuse, teen drug use
Many parents worry about their teen driving when they are drinking, but for some reason the conversation about marijuana, prescription medications, and other drugs and driving risks do not take place in many households. Most teens believe that they can drive just fine...
by Valiant | Jan 14, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
When it comes to outpatient treatment for substance abuse there are a number of methods that may be used, and each program and treatment facility may offer various combinations. These can include: Group Therapy- The method involves a group of individuals who all share...
by Valiant | Jan 11, 2013 | Addiction treatment, medical studies
1. The User Must Want Help Before Treatment Can Begin! It is true that the individual must want to change, but being forced into treatment is often a wake up call for the user. Many successful people have had substance abuse problems and then were forced into...