by Valiant | May 30, 2013 | Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
This misuse and abuse can include: Taking more of a medication that what was prescribed Taking prescribed medication when it is not really needed Taking a prescription drug that was not prescribed for the individual Buying prescription drugs on the street Trading...
by Valiant | May 29, 2013 | Addiction treatment, teen drug use
Recent studies show that parents may have more influence over teens than they think when it comes to substance abuse. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA as this agency is often called, recently released a report that should give...
by Valiant | May 28, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
Some addictions are physical in nature, and these are typically caused by drugs, alcohol, or other substances. Addictions can also be psychological in nature and these may be caused by substances or certain types of activities. Gambling, sex, shopping, and other...
by Valiant | May 24, 2013 | designer drugs, Illegal drug production
In recent months a new type of drug has received widespread attention, and these are called bath salts. These are not substances that you put in your bath in order to relax and relieve stress, they are substances that are used in order to alter the perception and...
by Valiant | May 23, 2013 | Addiction treatment, methamphetamine addiction
Methamphetamine addiction is becoming a serious problem in many US cities, and this drug poses dangers and risks to everyone in the affected communities and not just the user. Methamphetamine is produced through a highly volatile process that involves chemicals that...