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  1. Drug addiction (substance use disorder) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    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 ...

  2. Drug addiction (substance use disorder) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Diagnosis. Diagnosing drug addiction (substance use disorder) requires a thorough evaluation and often includes an assessment by a psychiatrist, ...

  3. Prescription drug abuse - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Past or present addictions to other substances, including alcohol and tobacco; Family history of substance abuse problems; Certain preexisting mental health ...

  4. Consumer Health: Addiction and recovery - Mayo Clinic News Network

    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.

  5. Drug addiction (substance use disorder) - Care at Mayo Clinic

    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.

  6. Teen drug abuse: Help your teen avoid drugs - Mayo Clinic

    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/ ...

  7. Intervention: Help a loved one overcome addiction - Mayo Clinic

    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 ...

  8. Prescription drug abuse - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Support groups, either in person or from a trustworthy website; An employee assistance program, which may offer counseling services for substance abuse problems.

  9. Alcohol use disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Problems with other substance use; Engaging in risky, unprotected sex, or experiencing sexual abuse or date rape; Increased risk of attempted or completed ...

  10. Drug addiction (substance use disorder) - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic

    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.