by Valiant | Nov 30, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
5 Tips to Help You Stay Sober Through the Holiday Season 1. Stay Sober Through the Holiday Season With a Backup Plan If you want to stay sober through the holiday season then you should always have a backup plan in place. This may mean bringing a sober buddy along...
by Valiant | Nov 25, 2013 | Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Prescription drug abuse among teens and young adults is on the rise and many parents and medical professionals are concerned about this trend. In some states more teens and young adults die from an overdose due to prescription drug abuse than those who die in an auto...
by Valiant | Nov 25, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, relapse prevention
The holiday season can cause extra stress if you are in recovery for alcohol abuse or addiction, especially if you want to stay sober without standing out. Many times the parties and festivities during the holidays contribute to a relapse for those who struggle with...
by Valiant | Nov 18, 2013 | designer drugs, Drug abuse, heroin use
The effects of Krokodil can be deadly, and few users escape from this designer drug without physical and visible signs of their activity. Krokodil is a designer drug that can be injected, often under the skin with a method known as skin popping, or it can be snorted....
by Valiant | Nov 15, 2013 | Addiction treatment, relapse prevention
Life skills training can be a very important part of substance abuse treatment, and there are a number of life skills that may need to be learned or refreshed before someone with a substance abuse problem may be able to function normally in the world. Life skills...