What is Addiction?
* Habitual psychological and physiologic dependence on a substance or practice that is beyond voluntary control.
-Stedman’s Online Medical Dictionary 27th Edition* The state of being given up to some habit or compulsion.
-Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary* An urge to do something that is hard to control or stop.
-KidsHealth Glossary of Medical Terms
TYPES OF ADDICTION
Just like the definitions say, a person can become addicted to a substance or a behavior. Click on a link below to learn more about a specific type of addiction.
Alcohol Drugs Marijuana Cigarettes Gambling
RISK/PROTECTIVE FACTORS
Learn more about risk and protective factors when it comes to addiction.
SIGNS OF ADDICTION
Here are some signs that you might notice if a person develops an addiction.
IMPACTS OF ADDICTION
Addiction can impact your life and the lives of those around you in many ways.
TREATMENT & RECOVERY
Are you or someone that you know battling addiction? Remember, recovery is possible.
PREVENTING ADDICTION
There are a number of ways that you can help to prevent addiction at home and in your community.
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