The field of addiction medicine often butts into societal perceptions about drug use. Study suggests a new gradual approach to fighting addiction.
NIDA's mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. NIDA is one of the National Institutes of Health.
Step-by-step guide to drug addiction recovery, with tips for coping with cravings and dealing with relapse.
Some people experiment with recreational drugs out of curiosity, to have a good time, because friends are doing it, or to ease problems such as stress, anxiety, or depression. However, it’s not just illegal drugs, such as cocaine or heroin, that can lead to abuse and addiction. Prescription medications such as painkillers, sleeping pi ...
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.
Drugs include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substances. Their repeated use or misuse can lead to addiction.
When you’re addicted to drugs, you can’t resist the urge to use them, no matter how much harm the drugs may cause. The earlier you get treatment for drug addiction (also called substance use disorder) the more likely you are to avoid some of the more dire consequences of the disease. Drug addiction isn’t about just heroin, cocaine, or other illegal drugs. You can get addicted to alcohol, nicotine, sleep and anti-anxiety medications, and other legal substances. ...
The Science of Addiction on Drugs and the Brain
The local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is putting its hand up to run a treatment facility for people addicted to drugs.
A person’s environment includes many different influences, from family and friends to economic status and general quality of life. Factors such as peer pressure, physical and sexual abuse, early exposure to drugs, stress, and parental guidance can greatly affect a person’s likelihood of drug use and addiction. ...