by Valiant | Apr 18, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
The consequences of substance abuse and addiction can end up taking over every aspect of your life. From the big things to the little things, addiction affects the physical as well as filling your inner life with false signals and meanings. 1. Legal There are a...
by Valiant | Sep 13, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse
In the United States many see an alarming trend concerning substance abuse and addiction, and recent statistics prove that the current rate of drug and alcohol abuse is much higher than in the past. Some of the alarming statistics for substance abuse and addiction...
by Valiant | Oct 12, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Reason #1: Family Members- Family members care about you, and your substance abuse affects them as well. Often family members worry about the individual who abuses substances dying or being injured by drugs or alcohol. Addictions including alcohol, drugs, gambling,...
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...