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What is Substance Abuse?

Substance abuse is typically defined as an over indulgence of a drug like alcohol, tobacco, and prescription or illicit drugs. Substance abuse has far reaching

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Questions to Ask If You Suspect an Alcohol Use Disorder

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) roughly 17 million adults (18 years or older) have an alcohol use disorder.

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5 Questions to Ask If You Suspect a Loved One Has an Addiction

Drug addiction, also known as substance use disorder, impacts as a person’s life, and those around them, in many different ways. Left

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Are You A Professional Struggling With Addiction?

If you were ill, co-workers and your boss would send you get-well cards and flowers.The love and support would pour out as you

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Is It Relapse Or Your Next Step In Recovery?

You have used again. You have longed for the escape from your life, your problems and the over stimulation of the world. You take that

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Treating Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders Together

*Melanie has struggled with her weight all of her life. She was teased as a teenager for being chubby and she tried Weight Watchers many

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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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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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Finding Hope For Opioid Addiction

In the news, there are stories of terrible suffering from the epidemic of opioid addiction afflicting the nation. But there are hopeful stories, too. For

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