by Valiant | Jul 25, 2016 | Drug abuse, marijuana use, medical studies
Marijuana has been termed a gateway drug by some while being touted as a medical miracle cure by others, depending on who you talk to. New research suggests that marijuana use can increase the risk of substance abuse disorders in people who use this drug though....
by Valiant | Mar 25, 2016 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, medical studies
The National Institute on Drug Abuse funded a research study and the results were astonishing. The research showed that adolescents and young adults who were incarcerated in the past are at a high risk for substance use disorders as a result, and that these disorders...
by Valiant | Jan 15, 2016 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
Substance use disorders are considered mental health disorders, and they involve the use of a specific substance that follows a problematic pattern and that impairs the individual in their daily life or causes them severe distress. An individual who shows symptoms of...