Not-So-Quick Fix

Not-So-Quick Fix
Research conducted in the 1990s on the neurobiological roots of dependence found that drug use changes the brain's structure and function, leading the National Institute on Drug Abuse to define addiction as a brain disease. “We can actually see the …
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Bill Cirone: Warning Signs of Drug Use That All Parents Should Know
Many parents worry about their children experimenting with drugs, but very few parents know the warning signs that could indicate a child is actually abusing or addicted to drugs. It is powerful and important information. Addiction can ruin a child's …
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Curtis Trotter: Addiction: Why can't they just stop?
Statistics prove there are nearly 30 million people suffering from the disease of addiction, and most individuals have been affected either directly or indirectly by addiction. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, substance abuse is our …
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The 4 Degrees of Drug Use
Still, just one use can cause harm (especially if the individual makes poor decisions such as drinking and driving) and, in someone who is predisposed to addiction, can set in motion a pattern of drug abuse and dependency. What to Do: Monitor the …
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