Drug Addiction & Abuse

Drug addiction is a chronic disease that alters how the brain functions and disrupts everyday life. Drug addiction is caused by many factors that are biological, psychological, and environmental. Whether someone is abusing prescription pills from a doctor or using illicit drugs like heroin or fentanyl, addiction is a chronic disease that can be deadly if left untreated.

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Addiction Treatment

How to Safely Detox from Painkiller Addiction
Addiction takes a tremendous toll on the body. Learn what you can do to start the healing, break free from addiction, and regain control over your life.
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Drug Addiction

How to Get Your Parent into an Addiction Treatment Program
There are currently 25 million adults in the US struggling with addiction. If your parent needs help, here are important steps you can take.
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Opioids

The Founding Fathers on Drugs and Alcohol
Learn about the complex history of drug and alcohol addiction and how 18th century substance abuse impacted even America’s founding fathers.
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Drug Addiction

Kiwi Tastes A Golden Nugget
Kiwi tastes a golden nugget. It becomes all he can think about it. A short, animated film by Andreas Hykade illustrates the cycle of addiction.
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