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Overview. Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control ...
Diagnosis. Diagnosing drug addiction (substance use disorder) requires a thorough evaluation and often includes an assessment by a psychiatrist, ...
Past or present addictions to other substances, including alcohol and tobacco; Family history of substance abuse problems; Certain preexisting mental health ...
Substances such as alcohol, marijuana and nicotine also are considered drugs. When you're addicted, you may continue using a drug despite the harm it causes.
Drug addiction affects your brain and behavior to the point where you can't control your use of legal or illegal drugs, even when you know they cause harm.
Why teens use or misuse drugs · A family history of substance abuse. · A mental or behavioral health condition, such as depression, anxiety or attention-deficit/ ...
Your loved one doesn't like. Has a mental health issue or substance abuse issue that isn't being managed. May not be able to limit what they say to what you ...
Support groups, either in person or from a trustworthy website; An employee assistance program, which may offer counseling services for substance abuse problems.
Problems with other substance use; Engaging in risky, unprotected sex, or experiencing sexual abuse or date rape; Increased risk of attempted or completed ...
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