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No, it's a common misconception that only people who use “hard-core” drugs – also known as “street drugs” – need treatment. Any substance, when used to excess, can become addictive or cause a person to…
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There are any number of reasons why someone will deny that he or she has a drug problem. Some reasons have to do with embarrassment or concealment due to real or perceived consequences (like getting punished…
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Addiction is a brain disease. That means that there are physical changes in the brain that explain some of the behaviors seen in patients with addiction (such as preoccupation with drugs and loss of control…
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Yes, rehab (or substance abuse treatment) does really work and can be very helpful for those who struggle with addiction. Effective treatment will help a person work through their physical withdrawal from…
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