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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