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Understanding to Correct the Stigma of Addiction

Addiction is a disease that affects millions of people, yet it remains heavily stigmatized in our society.  Stigma is the negative attitudes and beliefs that people hold toward individuals who struggle with substance abuse, such as drug addiction. T...

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How Social Factors Influence Addiction

Social determinants are the social, economic, and environmental factors that influence a person’s health and well-being and these can also contribute to addiction.  Observations about social determinants such as poverty, social exclusion, ...

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Genetics and Environment: Influence on Addiction

Addiction is a complex disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Several elements, including genetics and environment, play a role in addiction development. While some may have a genetic predisposition to addiction, others may be more vulner...

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Raising Greater Awareness of Alcohol Use Disorder

You might be startled to learn that around 14.5 million Americans aged 12 and above have an Alcohol Use Disorder. Of all the substance abuse disorders, this is certainly one of the most prevalent. With such a large number of affected people, isnR...

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Key Facts About Crystal Methamphetamine

The term “crystal meth” is simply one type of the drug methamphetamine, which is a white crystalline narcotic that is inhaled via the nose, smoked, or injected with a needle. It’s a harmful and strong substance that, like other drugs, w...

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What You Should Know About Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is commonly used to treat chronic and severe pain. It’s similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times stronger. Presently, it is believed that three million people in the United States are battl...

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