Addiction & Related Topics

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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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?
Addiction & Related Topics

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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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.
Education & Awareness

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.
More About Drugs

Easing Drug Withdrawal with Holistic Practices

Withdrawal pain is a common reason for relapse. Take a more natural approach by incorporating holistic practices into your recovery plan.
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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.
Drug Addiction

How to Recognize Cocaine Addiction

By recognizing the signs of cocaine use, you can better understand someone's drug abuse and get them the help they need.
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How Is Trauma Linked to Addiction?

For many who experience a trauma, the shock and hurt dissipates with time. Others, however, may turn to substances and develop addictions.
Mental Health

Co-Occurring Disorders and Substance Abuse

Co-occurring disorders, also referred to as comorbidity, occur when a person has a substance use disorder and another mental health issue.