Basics

Basics

Can Addiction Be Cured?

For some diseases, there is simply no known cure. In such cases, a regimen of medical treatment is needed in order to sustain quality of life,

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What is Substance Use Disorder?

Substance use disorder (SUD), sometimes called drug use disorder, is a psychiatric diagnosis of problematic drug use, including drug addiction. SUDs are assessed on a

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How to Prevent Underage Drinking

As a parent of three young children, I face the prospect of their teenage years with some trepidation. I remember all too well the underage

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What is Alcohol Poisoning?

Alcohol poisoning is a medical emergency most typically caused by the consumption of too many alcoholic beverages in too short a period of time. It

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Types of Opioids: What You Need To Know

Humanity has a complicated relationship with all types of opioids. It’s a longterm relationship, one which stretches back thousands of years. Opium, an analgesic (painkilling)

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