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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Four Things to Remember if Your Loved One is Struggling with Addiction

No matter how much you try, you cannot control your loved one's addiction. Remind yourself these four things to better support them.
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How to Recognize Benzodiazepine Addiction

Recognizing the signs of benzodiazepine addiction is not always easy. These are some red flags to look out for.
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Addiction 101: What It Is and How to Talk About It

There are countless misconceptions about addiction and those who struggle with it. Learn what addiction is, how to recognize it, and what you can do to help.
Addiction & Related Topics

Waiting for Rock Bottom Could Mean a Tombstone

"Rock bottom" could be too late for someone struggling with drugs or alcohol. Learn how to recognize the signs of addiction and what you can do to get help.
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Tackling Addiction in the Workplace: Tips for Employers

Whether you realize it or not, addiction may be impacting your workplace. Learn how you can recognize if an employee is struggling with addiction and how you can help create a safer work environment.
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Could You Be Prone to Addiction?

While it is impossible to determine who will and will not become addicted, there are certain risk factors that make you more prone to addiction.
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Secrecy in Addiction

Recognizing that your loved one is struggling with addiction can be difficult. After all, those in active addiction go to great lengths to hide their substance use from those around them. Learn how to recognize the signs, common ways individuals hide their addiction, and why.
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How Addiction Can Change Your Personality

Addiction alters brain activity, leading to personality changes. Find out the different ways addiction can affect your life and relationships.
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5 Myths About Addiction

There are many misconceptions and generalizations about addiction. Learn about myths impacting public perceptions of the disease and why they are untrue.
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How to Deal with the Stigma of Addiction

Feeling ashamed about one’s drug and alcohol addiction is common, but it shouldn’t be. Learn how to remain positive and confident in spite of the stigma.
Addiction & Related Topics

Women and Trauma: A Pathway to Addiction

It is estimated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse that as many as 80 percent of women who are currently seeking treatment for addiction have a history of trauma. This number is only based on women that are seeking treatment, and of those women, those who report it – the number could very easily be higher than 80 percent.
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Are You Struggling with Substance Abuse?

Explore this compilation of blog posts to uncover facts about addiction and determine whether you are struggling with substance abuse.