by Valiant | Jul 22, 2013 | Addiction treatment, teen drug use
Addiction can be a devastating condition that can cause the individual to lose everything that they have and hold dear. Someone who has never experienced an addiction can not understand the compulsion and the pull that the substance or activity has, and often people...
by Valiant | Jul 12, 2013 | Drug abuse, teen drug use
One of the most alarming trends in the USA is over the counter drug abuse by teenagers. Often this activity is viewed as safe because youths believe that if it is widely available without a prescription it must not be harmful, but nothing could be further from the...
by Valiant | Jul 8, 2013 | Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Oxycontin is becoming one of the most commonly abused prescription drugs across the nation, but who is at risk for developing an Oxycontin addiction? This narcotic pain medication is very powerful and is only prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. A myth...
by Valiant | Jul 6, 2013 | Addiction treatment, designer drugs, Drug abuse, teen drug use
Bath salts are one of the latest substance abuse trends to hit the street, and this is a public safety issue that affects everyone. These are designers drugs that are being seen in drug treatment centers everywhere, even in BC and other areas of Canada. Thanks to the...
by Valiant | Jun 25, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, teen drug use
Just how common is drugged driving? Is this activity as common as drinking and driving? Drugged driving refers to driving a vehicle while impaired due to drug use, and this is far more common than most people imagine. In 2009 the NSDUH reported that more than 10 and a...
by Valiant | Jun 13, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
1. Financial Problems Individuals who use drugs or alcohol frequently usually have financial difficulties on an ongoing basis. These substances can be costly and financial resources that may be needed elsewhere are wasted on drugs or alcohol instead.. A constant need...
