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Does Addiction Run in the Family?
Addiction, such as drug and opioid addiction, is a chronic, relapsing disease that makes it difficult for a person to control or stop using alcohol or drugs. A lot of people are curious to know what factors play a role in addiction. Is it triggered b...
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Drug Addiction’s Dangerous Psychological Effects
Addiction to drugs can have social, legal, financial, physical as well as mental health implications. The psychological repercussions of drug and alcohol addiction can induce changes to your body and brain. The brain works by a delicate balance of ch...
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Watch Out for the 4C’s of Addiction
Addiction is a term used to describe conditions that pose detrimental health effects to the one affected. When someone has a compulsive need and uses drugs despite their negative effects, s/he has a drug addiction. It could come in many forms and aff...
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How Can You Help Your Friend with an Addiction?
Substance abuse disorders can be dangerous when left unchecked. The worse part is people who experience them may have difficulty separating themselves from the substances they are addicted to. Without outside interventions, this situation may severel...
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Beware of Pain Medication Addiction
When you have a mild headache or muscle pain, over-the-counter drugs are usually enough to make you feel better. But if your pain is more severe and harder to manage, your doctor might recommend prescription medications, such as a prescription opioid...
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How Addiction Can Affect Your Life
We can become addicted to a wide range of activities and substances, including gambling, sex, narcotics, technology, and many more. Addiction can alter the chemistry of our brain, making it difficult to quit the cycle. Drug addiction can cause you to...
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