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Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous

approach helps users set and meet their own goals for gaining control over drinking and drugs. This ... life. Women for Sobriety WFS seeks to help all women find recovery through self-discovery ... alcoholics anonymous;alcoholism;alcoholics anonymous alternatives;alternative addiction sites;2623

Addictive Behaviors Outside of Drugs and Alcohol

*Addictive Behaviors ... addictions, and all of them involve your health and well-being. Addictive Behaviors Outside of ... Drugs and Alcohol When you think of addiction, you might think about drugs or alcohol. But there are ... addictive behaviors;addiction

Helping a Friend with an Addiction

When Your Friend Has Drug or Alcohol Abuse Problems ... into knowing how or when to stop. Addiction begins with alcohol or drug abuse. Drugs and alcohol ... point, changes happen in the brain that can turn drug and alcohol abuse into addiction. Addiction ... symptoms;alchol psychological symtoms;friend drug abuse;friend alcohol abuse;friend addiction;drug use disorder;2255;substance use disorder ... drug abuse;alcohol abuse;drug physical symptoms;drug psychological symptoms;alcohol physical

The Hidden Danger of Addiction Among Older Adults

now, startling statistics suggest another danger for older adults: drug and alcohol addiction. July ... danger for older adults: drug and alcohol addiction.   In the past 20 years, drug overdose deaths ... seniors; overdose; prescription drugs;

Finding the Right Rehab Program for Substance Abuse

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What Do You Know About Addiction?

Addiction to drugs or alcohol can happen to anyone of any age, social status, race, or income ... seeking out drugs and using them even when the results are harmful. Addiction may also be called ... addiction; substance abuse; drug abuse; alcohol abuse;

Teens and Prescription Medicines

teens who take prescription medicines for nonmedical reasons combine them with other drugs or alcohol ... physical and mental health problems. A growing number of American teens are using prescription ... naloxone;substance use;4240;drug abuse;drug addiction;substance abuse

When You Suspect Your Child Is Using Alcohol or Drugs

*Alcohol Drugs Advice as Parent ... Drug or Alcohol Abuse (Child) ... harder for you to help. If your child asks about your own past or current drug or alcohol use, be ... can help by: Talking with your child about the dangers of alcohol and drug use Suggesting ... 89571;When you suspect your child is using alcohol or drugs;suspicion of drug use;Alcohol ... -Related Disorders;Drug Abuse;Addiction;Drug Addiction;Drug Habituation;Drug Use;Drug Use Disorder

For Teens: Understand the Cycle of Addiction

*Addiction Cycles Teen ... quite different. They make you dependent on the drugs, and that doesn't feel good at all. Alcohol, the ... addiction process. For Teens: Understand the Cycle of Addiction Drugs lie. They promise that ... 84592; for teens: understand the cycle of addiction; addiction, cycle, teens

Mental Health: Finding the Help You Need

*Mental Health Help ... Mental Health: Getting Help ... relationship or financial problems. Or you may need help for severe anxiety or drug addiction. An EAP can ... health help. Mental Health: Finding the Help You Need When your life spins out of control, asking ... mental health;mental health help;mental health choice;mental health solution;seek mental health help;mental health resources;1994

Where to Turn for Mental Health

It's normal to feel stressed or anxious now and then. But it's time to call for help if ... for Mental Health It's normal to feel stressed or anxious now and then. But it's time to call for ... mental health;mental health help;suicide;suicide help;mental health warning signs;mental health ... symptoms;mental health treatment;mental health support;emotional support;1668

Addiction: Getting Help

*Addiction: Getting Help ... with alcohol or drugs. You may hear this called addiction or a substance use disorder. Facing it takes ... Facing your addiction problem takes courage and honesty.And there are many programs and ... 84343;addiction, getting help;addiction, support;substance use disorder

Do You Have a Substance Abuse Problem?

Both drug abuse and drug addiction can lead to many health problems. These problems vary ... . People who are addicted to heroin and certain other drugs can be helped with medicine. Most ... substance abuse; drug abuse; substance abuse screening; CAGE;

Treating Drug Abuse and Addiction

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Prescription Medicine Addiction

Understanding Prescription Medicine Addiction ... pills Q. Who’s at risk for prescription addiction? A. Both women and men are at risk for ... Three kinds of prescription medicines are potentially addictive: opioids, tranquilizers, and ... addiction;prescription drug addiction;symptoms of prescription addiction;4073

Cocaine: Getting Help

*Cocaine: Getting Help ... with no drugs. Read on to learn how to get help. Cocaine: Getting Help If you are addicted to ... drug dependency counselor. This type of counselor helps a person see their drug addiction more ... 84327;cocaine, getting help;cocaine, treatment options;cocaine addiction

What Do You Know About Prescription Medicine Abuse?

medications can be addictive and many can be abused. Being aware of these potential harms can help ... addictive and many can be abused. Being aware of these potential harms can help you prevent them. Learn ... medication use; prescription medications; drug abuse; prescription drug abuse; overdose; drug interaction;

What Do You Know About Substance-Use Disorder?

addiction means that even if an addicted person stops using drugs, they can relapse and begin using ... again. Drug treatment and ongoing support and management can help break this cycle ... drug abuse; drug addiction; illicit drugs; marijuana; club drugs; methamphetamine; Ecstasy; anabolic steroids; inhalant abuse; teens and drug use;

Understanding Heroin Addiction

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Social Drinking vs. Problem Drinking

Alcohol Use Disorder vs. Social Drinking ... A helpful guide to understanding the effects of alcohol, the signs of problem drinking, and ... will stop, or what they will do while drinking. And it can be common for people with alcohol use ... alcholism;signs of alcoholism;870;alcohol addiction;alcohol abuse;alcohol use disorder;unhealthy alcohol use;AUD;alcohol dependence


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