by Valiant | Feb 25, 2013 | cocaine use, Drug abuse
There are a number of important facts about cocaine that everyone should know, and these may cover abuse, dependency, and addiction as well. They include: Over time chronic cocaine use can cause areas of dead cells or holes in the brain tissue. When the use is stopped...
by Valiant | Feb 10, 2013 | Addiction treatment, cocaine use, Drug abuse
Cocaine dependency and addiction can cause many unpleasant symptoms when the drug use is stopped, and a number of users start this activity again in order to get rid of these symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms can be both mental and physical, and most users experience at...
by Valiant | Feb 8, 2013 | Addiction treatment, cocaine use, Drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
The statistics for cocaine show some surprising trends, and this drug is on the rise in many areas. Both the powdered form and crack cocaine have been found in increasing amounts in many cities, and the drug is devastating urban areas across the nation. Emergency...
by Valiant | Jan 26, 2013 | cocaine use, Drug abuse
What is the difference between cocaine and crack? Both of these drugs involve cocaine, but they appear in a different form and are consumed in different ways. Crack has a cocaine base but there are other materials in the end product as well, and these are called...
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...
by Valiant | Sep 28, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, cocaine use, designer drugs, Drug abuse, heroin use, marijuana use, mental illness and disorders, methamphetamine addiction, PCP, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
1. Go Online- The Internet can be a very valuable resource for anyone who knows how to use a computer and search the web. There are many websites that are designed for substance abuse treatment programs, and these offer information about the program as well as general...
