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Why Is Drug Use in America on the Rise?

Overall drug use and alcohol consumption in the United States are on the rise. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS), almost…

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What Is Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal?

When alcohol or drug use becomes the focal point in someone’s life, they may neglect everything else including: their health, family obligations, work, hobbies. However,…

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What Is a Drug Overdose?

An overdose is when someone takes a dangerously large dose of some drug. The drug may be legal or illegal. If it is a legal…

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What Are the Effects of Alcohol?

Social alcohol use is a common pastime for adults in the United States. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH),…

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Is Drug Addiction a Disease?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define chronic illness as, “Conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention, limit…

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What Causes Drug and Alcohol Addiction?

The cause of drug and/or alcohol addiction is never simple and straightforward. Many biological, psychological, environmental, and social risk factors are correlated with substance use…

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What Is Substance Use Disorder?

Substance use disorder is a disease that impacts a person’s ability to control their use of a drug. This includes legal and illegal drugs —…

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