Identifying The 5 Stages of Addiction
The five stages of alcoholism are developing patterns, risky use and recklessness, tolerance, dependence, and disorder. Learn to identify them in your life.
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Can You Become Addicted to Heroin on the First Try?
Opioids change the way the brain functions at a rapid rate and make it possible to become addicted to heroin on your first try.
Behavioral Addictions, What Are They and How Does One Develop?
Behavioral addictions or non-substance addictions, like gambling addiction, are a set of behaviors that a person becomes dependent on and craves.
Checking For Fentanyl
In American's opioid epidemic, even a small amount of fentanyl can cause a deadly overdose, which is why checking for fentanyl is so critical.
What Are Designer Drugs?
Designer drugs are synthetic versions of illegal drugs with slight chemical alterations. Designer drugs are dangerous and addictive.
Are Bath Salts as Dangerous as the Media Tells Us?
"Bath salts" (synthetic cathinones) really are dangerous and possibly addictive, even though many people believe that they're safe.
Addiction: Is it a Disease or a Choice?
The controversy over whether addiction is a disease or a choice is important for those who work with substance abuse and who struggle with addiction.
History of Prescription Drugs for Children with ADHD
Every year, millions of American under 17 are diagnosed with ADHD. The most common form of treatment is prescription drugs for children with ADHD.
President Obama Launches Heroin and Opioid Awareness Week
Sept. 16 through 24 is officially Prescription Heroin and Opioid Awareness Week. Read how President Obama is addressing heroin and opioid addiction.
