Addictions

What We All Need to Know About Drug Addiction

Individuals who struggle with drug addiction do not set out to destroy themselves and everyone and everything in their path--rather, these cataclysmic consequences are the effect of the vicious cycle of addiction. Drug use and abuse may seem to avert emotional and physical pain by providing the user with a temporary and illusionary escape from or way to cope with life's realities. In fact, more problems--serious ones--are created by using drugs. Over time, a person's ability to choose not to take drugs can become compromised. Soon enough, the person rationalizes the need to use consistently and will do anything to get high...

Drug addiction is complex. It's characterized by compulsive--at times uncontrollable--drug craving, seeking, and use that persists even in the face of extremely negative consequences. For many people, drug addiction becomes chronic, with relapses possible even after long periods of abstinence.

Alcoholism

An unfortunately common form of chemical dependency, alcoholism can be debilitating and even deadly. But with the right help, long-term recovery is within reach.

Cocaine Addiction

Gaining national notoriety in the 1980s, the twin scourges of cocaine abuse and addiction continue to wreak devastation. Learn more about effective treatment options.

Hallucinogens

Hallucinogens cause their effects by disrupting the interaction of nerve cells and the neurotransmitter serotonin.

Heroin Addiction

Heroin is a highly addictive opiate, and even short-term use can lead to long-term addiction. Any level of heroin abuse demands immediate effective intervention.

Marijuana Addiction

Often mistakenly dismissed as a harmless diversion, marijuana abuse can actually present a host of risks and dangers. Learn more about the true nature of this very real problem.

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine abuse has inflicted considerable damage on communities throughout the United States. Thankfully, many solutions are available.

Prescription Drugs

Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions in recent years, affecting populations from adolescents to older adults.

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What We All Need to Know About Drug Addiction

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