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Is Drug Addiction a Mental Illness? Addiction is a complex condition, which manifests itself in compulsive substance use or behavior in spite of known, harmful…
What are the Stages of Alcoholism? Most people can handle moderate alcohol consumption without developing a problem. Many cannot. For millions of Americans, alcohol use…
How Do You Get Someone You Love to Rehab? Excuses—you’ve heard them. Perhaps you’ve even spoken them yourself— Treatment is too expensive. Rehab doesn’t work.…
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