Getting enough quality sleep is one of the best things you can do for your recovery and to improve your life in general. Deep sleep is when your body heals from injury and illness and it’s when your brain sifts through everything that happened during the day, turning the important stuff into long-term memories and […]
Category Archives: Addiction
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Jun
Jun
Addiction does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone from any background, social status, race, and gender. When you are addicted, it can be difficult to understand why you developed an addiction in the first place. Some people are at a higher risk of developing an addiction than others are. There are factors that contribute […]
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Jun
Jun
A substance use disorder can make your life worse in many ways. It can damage your career, your relationships, your health, your finances, and even get you in legal trouble. Friends and family members are often most troubled by how substance use changes their loved one’s behavior and personality. Substances have a powerful effect on […]
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May
May
It’s very hard to understand what addiction is like if you have never struggled with it yourself. It’s normal to be concerned about a friend or family member who seems to be out of control. It might be extremely frustrating or stressful to watch their self-destructive behavior and wonder why they can’t just get it […]
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May
May
Benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, and Ativan are typically prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, muscle tension, and seizures. Benzos are mainly intended for short-term, occasional use. If you use benzos daily, you can develop a dependence in a matter of weeks. Every time you up your dosage to feel the effects, you make […]
Justin came to us with severe alcohol withdrawal. When we used a breathalyzer, he tested beyond the lethal limit. Note that was “lethal” not “legal”—that means the point at which someone could be dead. So after initial medical assessment, we sent Justin to the hospital. He remained under observation for a while, and was then […]
Working at a detox is like having a front-row seat to the earliest stages of transformation. It’s been amazing to see the first glimmers of hope break through in people’s lives. Sam came to us when he OD’d after using heavily for many years. As he began detox, he was in a place of thinking […]
As part of Valiant Living’s educational initiative for service providers, we are offering a training on the use of Naloxone and Naltrexone in overdose and stabilization. Please let us know if you hare interested in joining us by RSVPing to tmiller@valiantliving.com. Details are below: Wednesday, March 13 11:30am to 1:30pm 7120 E. Orchard Rd 4th […]
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Jan
Jan
We are thrilled to be opening a Valiant Living detox center in January of 2018. This small 8-bed facility will provide 24/7 medical care above and beyond the requirements for a subacute detox. We are focused on creating a home-like environment where clients feel cared for, loved, and safe. That means surrounding them with the […]