5 Books About Heroin Addiction
When you or someone you love struggles with heroin addiction, it’s normal to feel alone. However, many people face the same challenges. In fact, numerous books explore the reality of living ...
Addiction In Men & Women | Differences & Treatment
Like most diseases, drug addiction (also called substance use disorder) affects both men and women. However, for many years, addiction research focused solely on men. In the 1980s, when researchers started ...
Family & Addiction | The 6 Types Of Unhealthy Family Roles
Drug addiction brings a host of negative emotions, including fear, uncertainty, and hopelessness. These feelings impact not only the person with addiction but also their family members. That’s why addiction is ...
Addiction Severity Index (ASI) | How Professionals Use The ASI Assessment
Like many other diseases, drug addiction (also called substance use disorder) is treatable. However, different people need different types of addiction treatment. To identify a person’s treatment needs, most health care ...
What Are New Psychoactive Substances (NPS)?
Most people understand the dangers of illegal drugs like heroin, cocaine, and LSD. However, not everyone is familiar with new psychoactive substances. Also called novel psychoactive substances or NPS, these substances ...
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