by Valiant | Jun 2, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, cocaine use, Drug abuse
Did substance abuse claim the life of Johnny Tapia, a once very promising boxer and five time champion in the sport? Tapia was found in his home dead at the age of 45, and police are saying that the death does not seem suspicious in any way. In the past Johnny Tapia...
by Valiant | Jun 2, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, drug policies, teen drug use
According to statistics the number of teens who drive under the influence of marijuana is on the rise, and this trend has caused an increase in the number of accidents and injuries that teens are involved with. Many teenagers believe that marijuana use is not...
by Valiant | May 31, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies
Can alcohol addiction and substance abuse be cured with drugs? The answer is not quite a clear cut yes or no. Recent studies and years of alcoholism studies show that there are some drugs that can be highly effective in eliminating alcohol addiction when these drugs...
by Valiant | May 31, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies, mental illness and disorders
The newest D.S.M. revision is expected to be released soon and this newest version has some medical experts and mental health professionals concerned. The revised version will include a new definition of addiction, and there are new symptoms that are included to help...