It turns out the U.S. is not only the land of the free but also a hotbed of addiction. And this is well substantiated by multiple studies, one of which was in a report released by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. According to that study, an estimated 21 million Americans have a substance use disorder …
Codependency is often exhibited by people who have a loved one with an alcohol or drug abuse problem. They may feel as though they need to take care of their loved ones and make sure they are okay. This can result in them ignoring their own needs and feelings and enabling those with alcohol or …
Drug abuse remains a struggle for multiple people who developed addictions over the years. Depending on what drugs you take, you may face drug abuse or know others who have this struggle. If you know someone or you have trouble with drugs or similar substances, you should understand how you can stop the abuse and …
Dealing with substance use disorder can negatively impact your life in a variety of ways. When you have a serious addiction to drugs or alcohol, it can take over your entire being. However, you might wonder how common substance use disorder is and whether others have the same issues as you. One thing to remember …
Detox programs focus on helping someone make it through the physical aspects of ending addiction. Using drugs or alcohol for prolonged periods of time exposes your body to chemicals that it starts to think it needs to function normally. Your brain especially responds to certain drugs by altering the production of hormones, such as dopamine, …
If you are concerned that your recreational drug use is becoming a destructive or dangerous challenge, treatment is critical. Depending on your years of use, you may need to undergo monitored detox, in-patient treatment or out-patient treatment. However, many people are not comfortable with the idea of many of the most commonly used group therapy …
Addiction is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the brain and changes how someone behaves. Addiction can cause intense urges to take drugs or alcohol, despite negative consequences. These intense drug cravings lead to compulsive behaviors; even when an addict no longer enjoys taking a substance or using it, there are very little effects anymore. …
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The link between cheating and addiction is both real and unfortunately very strong. People who abuse drugs or alcohol tend to have a hard time remaining faithful in both their social and romantic relationships. This is because their first loyalty is often to their substance of choice. As such, those who love addicts constantly feel …
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Most of us know at least one person who displays certain behaviors repeatedly. Some of these behaviors may be harmless, however, some of them can be very detrimental, even dangerous. This is commonly referred to as an addictive personality. Is there really such a thing as an addictive personality? Is the term based in fact, …
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Heroin is a very addictive drug that carries a high relapse rate. As one of the drugs that is driving the current opioid crisis in the U.S., heroin is used by people of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels — no one is immune. There’s a good chance that, at some point in your life, you’ll …
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