The Addiction and COVID-19 Connection
People with an addiction are being impacted by COVID-19 in many ways, but the community is working on continuing crucial treatment.
People with an addiction are being impacted by COVID-19 in many ways, but the community is working on continuing crucial treatment.
Drug and alcohol abuse can halt a person’s ability to build resiliency, making hard times more difficult without learned coping mechanisms.
When we abuse drugs or alcohol, it removes us from the current moment. This can turn into a cycle and result in an absence of presence.
Bachelorette contestant Zac Clark opened up about his story of addiction and recovery, and how it has influenced the trajectory of his life.
Meth addiction causes destructive transformations, serious health issues, disabilities, and failure to keep up with personal responsibilities.
Each individual has building blocks that make them more or less likely to develop an addiction, such as genetics and environment.
The reasons someone starts and continues using drugs depends on the individual, and may be influenced by positive or negative reinforcements.
When a young person drinks or does drugs during adolescence, it can lead to problems with brain development that may last a lifetime.
The definitions of addiction have changed throughout the years since the classification of substance use disorders began in the early 19th century.
Throughout the brain and CNS, chemical communicators are passed along to carry information, and imbalances in these chemicals can lead to serious issues.
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