Understanding Methamphetamine
Throughout the last decade there has been a sharp increase in methamphetamine and cocaine use as well as cocaine and methamphetamine...
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- Jan 15, 2021
Understanding Cocaine and Methamphetamine Addiction
Stimulants include illicit drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine, as well as prescription drugs such as Ritalin® and Adderall® What...
- Jan 15, 2021
Foundations of Self-Care for Everyone
basic principles of health required by all: sleep, nutrition, exercise, sunshine, and positive content.
- Nov 12, 2020
Is Addiction a Disease? Experts say YES.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine...
- Sep 25, 2020
Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
Because substance use disorder is a progressive disease, intervening in the early stages greatly improves outcomes.
- Sep 25, 2020
The Myth of Waiting for Rock Bottom
Substance use disorders get worse over time. The earlier treatment starts the better the chances for long-term recovery.
- Sep 12, 2020
Types of Substance Use Disorders
Patients are diagnosed with a specific type of disorder based on the primary substance that they misuse.
- Sep 11, 2020
Language Matters
Research has shown that the words we use to describe SUD and recovery have a significant impact on those struggling and how they are treated
- Sep 11, 2020
Chronic Disease Management for SUD
Healthcare providers often categorized conditions as either chronic or acute. So what’s the difference?
- Sep 2, 2020
Addiction and the Brain
Addiction and the Brain According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), addiction is a medical disorder that affects the brain...
- Sep 1, 2020
Addiction and the Brain Infographic
Addiction is a medical disorder that affects the brain and changes behavior. Addiction Policy Forum's infographic on addiction and the...
- Aug 26, 2020
Why do people keep using drugs? (Even when it’s wreaking havoc in their lives)
As addiction develops and progresses, it affects brain function, and a person’s ability to control their use diminishes.
- Aug 17, 2020
DSM-5 Criteria for Addiction Simplified
The DSM 5 has eleven criteria for substance use disorders based on decades of research. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental...
- Aug 15, 2020
Addiction Facts and Figures
Understand the key facts and figures around addiction and download our infographic. Download Infographic An excerpt from Navigating...
- Aug 15, 2020
What are Risk Factors for Developing an Addiction?
Risk factors are characteristics that make an individual more susceptible to substance use disorders. The age someone starts using...
- Aug 14, 2020
What is Addiction?
Addiction is a medical condition that affects the brain and changes a person's behavior.[1] The medical term for a drug or alcohol...
- Feb 8, 2020
Understanding Xanax, Valium and Other Sedative Addictions
Understanding sedatives, such as Xanax, Valium and other substances.
- Feb 4, 2020
Breaking Down Hallucinogen Addiction
Hallucinogens can be chemically synthesized, such as LSD, or may occur naturally, such as psilocybin mushrooms and peyote. These...
- Jan 7, 2020
What is a Marijuana Use Disorder?
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is the most-used substance in the US after alcohol and tobacco. Research suggests around 10 percent of...
- Dec 31, 2019
What is an Opioid Use Disorder?
What is an opioid use disorder? What is heroin? Understanding the effects of opioids.