The Disease Model of Addiction – It wasn’t too long ago that society perceived addicts and alcoholics as bad people, rather than having a chronic health condition that required intensive treatment.
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Identifying Alcoholic Behavior – Nearly all alcoholics find it difficult to quit drinking on their own, and this is one primary reason why professional alcohol treatment is usually the most effective approach to achieving sobriety.
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Illicit drugs are those which are usually classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a controlled substance, indicating that they have little or no medical value, and a high potential for abuse, dependence, or addiction.
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The Stages of Alcohol Recovery: What To Expect – The specifics of each person’s alcohol recovery are different, but for most people, the process follows a similar trajectory.
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Fentanyl is a potent opioid that is usually prescribed to people who are experiencing breakthrough pain that cannot be relieved by morphine or other less powerful analgesic medications.
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Traits of an Addictive Personality – Addiction is a disorder that involves changes to the brain’s reward center, resulting in corresponding changes in behaviors, motivation, and cognition.
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Salvia (Salvia divinorum) is a large perennial herb that grows naturally in areas of Mexico and Central America, and that produces hallucinogenic effects.
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Many individuals with an alcohol use disorder (AUD) do not at first realize that their drinking has gotten out of control.
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Many people drink alcohol every day, and a surprising number of Americans consume too much in general.
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Korsakoff syndrome is a dementia-like disease that affects the brain that is often caused by the excessive abuse of alcohol for a prolonged period.
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