What Is Considered Chronic Use? Understanding the Definition, Risks, and Patterns Table of Contents The term chronic use is often used in medical, psychological, and
At a Glance: Addiction as a Chronic Brain Disease Addiction is recognized as a chronic brain disease, not just a lack of willpower. Substance abuse
Table of Contents In a culture that often demonizes the idea of addiction, it may come as a surprise that some forms of “addiction” can
At a Glance: Comprehensive Classifications of Drugs Breaks down the major classifications of drugs: stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, dissociatives, opioids, cannabis, and inhalants. Provides examples of
Table of Contents When people hear the word “drugs,” they often think of illegal substances like heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine. But drugs also include
Table of Contents Addiction rarely happens overnight. Instead, it develops in stages, often described as the cycle of addiction. This cycle explains how addictive behaviors