by Valiant | Oct 13, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, teen drug use
__________________________________________________________________ Inhalants are substances that are abused by inhaling the vapors or fumes, and these substances include a wide variety of common household solvents, cleaners, and aerosol products. This form of...
by Valiant | Aug 29, 2014 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
If you have a mental illness and substance abuse issues at the same time then a dual diagnosis is needed so that you can start the long road to recovery and avoid any setbacks or relapses. Substance abuse and mental illness that coexist can be like the chicken and the...
by Valiant | Jul 18, 2014 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
This may be an attempt to self medicate, and this type of case requires a dual diagnosis. Both the mental illness and the substance abuse problem need to be accurately identified, diagnosed, and treated in order for the individual to recover completely. Many jails do...
by Valiant | Jun 14, 2014 | Addiction treatment, designer drugs, Drug abuse
Question mark New designer drugs seem to be introduced monthly, and these are psychoactive compounds that may not technically be illegal according to Canadian or American drug laws but these substances can be deadly. Unlike prescription medications which are...
by Valiant | Apr 28, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, relapse prevention
If you have an addiction then it is important that you seek help, but where can you turn? Substance abuse often causes an individual to feel isolated, and keeping secrets is very common when drugs or alcohol are being abused. The user may be worried that loved ones...