Addiction

Learn more about addiction and how it relates to your brain, cravings, and co-occurring disorders, covering substances such as alcohol, cigarettes, and cocaine, among others.

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Babies Born into Addiction: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)
Over 10,000 babies are born into addiction with neonatal abstinence syndrome each year—learn how to prevent NAS, treatment, and support.
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How Does Addiction Affect the Brain?
Addiction affects the brain in many ways, but the good news is brain neuroplasticity can help reverse the effects. Learn more about the addicted brain here.
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Why Are So Many Queer People Using Drugs and Alcohol?
Learn what places LGBTQ+ individuals at a higher risk of addiction and how people in the queer community can best seek treatment.
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Why Do Some People Become Addicted While Others Don’t?
Ever wondered why one person can try drugs and be seemingly unaffected while another can become hooked after just one use?
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Misunderstandings About Addiction: 9 Common Myths Debunked
There are many misconceptions about addiction that can create stigma surrounding the disease. Here we separate the facts about addiction from myths.
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How to Handle Benzodiazepine Cravings
Are you struggling with benzodiazepine cravings? Discover tips and strategies for managing these urges in early recovery.
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Addiction: Enabling vs Helping
Addiction is devastating for the whole family. Learn if you are helping or enabling your loved one's addiction.
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How Do I Stop My Cocaine Cravings?
During cocaine withdrawal, users have intense cravings. Here are a few ways to reduce your cravings and minimize risk of a relapse.
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Recognizing the Signs of a High-Functioning Alcoholic
"Social drinking" can be a disguise for alcoholism. Answer these questions to spot alcohol dependence in your own life or a loved one’s.
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Does Having ADHD Make You More Likely to Develop an Addiction?
Co-occurring disorders such as ADHD and addiction are common. Understand the links between the two disorders and how they can be treated together.
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How Addiction Changes Your Personality
Addiction alters brain activity, leading to personality changes. Find out the different ways addiction can affect you and what you can do to reclaim your life.
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Quitting Cigarettes is Possible with an Action Plan
With an action plan in place, you can quit smoking and leave behind your dependency on cigarettes for a happier, healthier lifestyle.
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