Substance Abuse: Video Series

In searching for an inpatient alcohol treatment program, it's important to look for a facility that has an established program and integrated approach to treating this addiction. Make sure an alcoholic receives psychiatric support with help from an addiction specialist in this free video on substance abuse.

Outpatient alcohol treatment programs are usually not appropriate for someone who is in need of acute medical detoxification. Look for an outpatient alcohol treatment program that integrates psychiatric help into the program with help from an addiction specialist in this free video on substance abuse.

Alcoholics often show a need for drinks in the morning, they drink frequently and their mood noticeably changes when they are drinking. Look out for someone lying about their alcohol use with help from an addiction specialist in this free video on substance abuse.

Soma is a powerful muscle relaxant that people are often given after injuries. Treat soma addiction by examining the social environment of the patient with help from an addiction specialist in this free video on substance abuse.

When living with a drug addict, it's important to become educated on addiction and codependency. Discover how to keep from enabling a drug addict with help from an addiction specialist in this free video on substance abuse.

Signs of cocaine use include frequent sniffing, runny noses, frequent nose bleeds, bloodshot eyes, sweating, rapid speaking and changes in eating behaviors. Find out why noticeable weight loss may be a sign of cocaine use with help from an addiction specialist in this free video on substance abuse.

It's never pleasant to withdraw from Xanax, but symptoms can be conquered by keeping neurotransmitters fairly balanced. Use exercise to deal with Xanax withdrawal symptoms with help from an addiction specialist in this free video on substance abuse.

When deciding to stop using tobacco, it can be helpful to first identify a pattern to tobacco use. Discover if tobacco use is triggered by social or emotional situations with help from an addiction specialist in this free video on substance abuse.

Smoking affects the body by staining the teeth, dehydrating the body, developing dry skin and creating bags under the eyes. Find out how smoking affects the lungs with help from an addiction specialist in this free video on substance abuse.

Smoking affects lives in more ways than physical health, including its affect on bank accounts and relationships. Find out how second hand smoke can affect people around smokers with help from an addiction specialist in this free video on substance abuse.