by Valiant | Oct 10, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Substance abuse escalates and tolerance increases as you develop an addiction. You will find that more of the drug or alcohol is needed to obtain the same results. 2. Losing control is another warning sign that treatment is needed right away. You find that you can...
by Valiant | Oct 9, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Take a hot bath. A warm bath will help you relax and relieves stress. This can help minimize cravings and prevent a relapse. 2. Go for a run. Physical activity releases endorphins in your body which provide a natural euphoria that can eliminate a relapse and help...
by Valiant | Oct 8, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
1. Doctor Shopping- If a loved one doctor shops then an intervention should be arranged. Many addicts will go from one doctor to the next trying to get the desired drug. Anyone who goes to several physicians looking for a specific type of medication has a serious...
by Valiant | Oct 6, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention, teen drug use
1. Do drugs or alcohol interfere with your daily activities? If drugs or alcohol interfere with your daily activities or responsibilities then you should seek substance abuse treatment. This includes work, school, childcare, housekeeping chores, and other areas of...
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...
by Valiant | Sep 26, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
In Albany New York there is a coordination of resources to help start a conversation with teens in the state about the dangers and risks of prescription drug use. U.S. Attorney Richard Hartunian, a federal prosecutor, is working with law enforcement in the state and...