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Drug Addiction and Abuse: Causes, Signs, Symptoms, and More

Drug addiction is challenging but treatable. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, it involves connections between brain circuits, heredity, the environment, and a person's life experiences. The fact that people continue to use substances despite the adverse effects on their lives is a defining characteristic. Drug addiction affects all parts of a person's l...more

Stacey Bartlett

Published on: Jan 21, 2023 | Last updated on: Jan 24, 2023

12-step Programs: Addiction Recovery and More

Originally created by Alcoholics Anonymous, 12-step programs are dynamic support groups that help people recover from substance use disorders, behavioral health issues, and a variety of emotional and mental health conditions. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 12-step groups are used to some degree by approximately 74 percent of treatme...more

Simone Paget

Published on: Jan 21, 2023 | Last updated on: Jan 24, 2023