People who use drugs with the intent of altering their state of mind, alleviating physical or mental pain, or increasing their social confidence may be in danger of developing drug addiction. With many substances, addiction doesn’t happen overnight. Instead, people start by using small, modest amounts of drugs in the belief that they can control […]
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Substance abuse is one of the most misunderstood problems we have in our society. It’s common enough to affect nearly 20 percent of the population as of 2018, yet far too many people are in the dark as to how a substance abuse problem develops. While the factors that lead to a drug addiction vary
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Watching someone that you love struggle with addiction is frustrating. You might question why they can’t just stop using drugs or alcohol. It is also common for family members to wonder where they went wrong. People who care about addicts in their life often feel angry, confused and even a sense of loss over how
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Substance abuse is defined as an unhealthy or dangerous use of mind-altering substances. These substances include alcohol, nicotine, and illegal drugs, as well as prescribed drugs not used as intended by the doctor. For example, taking more pain pills than directed or needed is considered drug abuse. This can quickly become a problem when abuse
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Nearly fifteen percent of young adults struggle with some form of addiction, and the numbers do not decrease with age. For many people, addiction is a constant battle that they face on their own on a daily basis. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, there is a way out! With the
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On average, a person aged 18 years drinks approximately 6 liters of alcohol per year in the United States. Interestingly, alcohol consumption is allowed to adults—excessive drinking of alcohol results in addiction and substance abuse. When you are addicted, you may have a mental illness. However, there are treatment and correction centers that can help
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Addiction issues are usually pervasive as well as misunderstood. It is considered to be a brain disease identified by a psychological as well as physical dependence on a particular drug, behavior, or alcohol. An addictive disorder happens when an individual engages in their toxic habits even if it puts themselves or those they care about
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