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Medical Conditions that Can be Caused by Drug Abuse
Millions of people use drugs each year. SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that in 2012, [...]
What Are the Criteria for Alcoholism?
Millions of Americans drink alcohol each year. SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that in 2012, approximately 135.5 million [...]
What Happens When You Mix Depressants and Opiates?
Combining two or more drugs may not seem like a big deal to many people. Doctors prescribe multiple medications all [...]
The Potential Role of Video Games to Treat Addiction (Video Interview)
Jane McGonigal, author of the New York Times best selling book "Reality Is Broken," discusses the potential role of video [...]
Why Codependent Relationships Should Be Avoided
When two people are in a relationship, they will naturally want what is best for the other person. Since the [...]
Three Tips for Avoiding Addiction to Prescription Drugs
Many people take prescription medications each year. While most people use prescription medications as prescribed, some abuse these drugs. SAMHSA’s [...]
OCD Treatment
Some people with OCD feel overwhelmed, but treatment can help them regain control of their lives.
Dealing with the Speed Bumps of Recovery
Recovering from addiction is a slow and complicated process. Although many people think that addiction recovery simply involves ending the [...]
The Dangerous Combination of Drug Addiction and Eating Disorders
A lot of people that struggle with drug addiction feel like their lives are spiraling out of control. In order [...]
