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Why Addiction is Considered a Chronic Brain... Why Addiction is Considered a Chronic Brain...

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Why Addiction is Considered a Chronic Brain DiseaseFrom the article on Very Well Mind, "Addiction affects your brain's reward, motivation, ...

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0 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Brain jplist-topic-Disease jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Science jplist-topic-SUD 0 343984 343984 Why Addiction is Considered a Chronic Brain DiseaseFrom the article on Very Well Mind, "Addiction affects your brain's reward, motivation, memory, and related circuitry to the extent that your motivations are altered so that your addictive behaviors replace healthy, self-care behaviors." This article discusses how addiction is a chronic brain disease rather than a behavioral problem. Read Full Article

Why Addiction is Considered a Chronic Brain Disease

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Why Addiction is Considered a Chronic Brain DiseaseFrom the article on Very Well Mind, "Addiction affects your brain's reward, motivation, memory, ...

Addiction and the Power of Denial Addiction and the Power of Denial

Article from Very Well Mind by Elizabeth Hartney, PhD.

The Power of DenialIn her article from Very Well Mind, Elizabeth Hartney, PhD. says, "Denial is very common, particularly in those ...

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1 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Denial jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-SUD 0 344003 344003 The Power of DenialIn her article from Very Well Mind, Elizabeth Hartney, PhD. says, "Denial is very common, particularly in those struggling with addictive behaviors. No one wants to identify as an alcoholic, drug abuser or gambling-addict; denial allows them to make the reality more flattering."This article explains different behaviors a person in denial may resort to, and how a person struggling with addiction can overcome denial. Read the Article

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The Power of DenialIn her article from Very Well Mind, Elizabeth Hartney, PhD. says, "Denial is very common, particularly in those struggling with ...

When Your Friend Has a Drinking Problem When Your Friend Has a Drinking Problem

Article on PSYCOM by Kathleen Smith PhD

Woman Drinking Wine ImageWhen Your Friend Has a Drinking ProblemFrom the article on PSYCOM, "Addiction impacts more than just the person ...

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2 Article-Article jplist-topic-alcoholism jplist-topic-Drinking-Problem jplist-topic-Talk-To-Friend 0 344081 344081 Woman Drinking Wine ImageWhen Your Friend Has a Drinking ProblemFrom the article on PSYCOM, "Addiction impacts more than just the person who’s using. Friends, family, and even coworkers can feel hurt or confused, or unsure whether they should intervene or let a person work out their own problems. They might talk themselves out of taking action, convincing themselves it’s just their imagination, or rationalizing that a person has to “hit rock bottom” before they will change. This simply isn’t true.When people minimize the effects of substance use, no one wins. Though problematic alcohol use can be a complex disorder, there are common signs and behaviors that indicate your friend or loved one has a problem and needs help."Read the Article

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Woman Drinking Wine ImageWhen Your Friend Has a Drinking ProblemFrom the article on PSYCOM, "Addiction impacts more than just the person who’s ...

8 Ways to Love an Addict 8 Ways to Love an Addict

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Treating the Trauma Behind Addiction Treating the Trauma Behind Addiction

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Little Girl Carrying Stuffed Animal ImageTreating the Trauma behind Addiction From the article from U.S. News, "If you want to understand ...

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4 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-News jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Sobriety jplist-topic-Trauma 0 344205 344205 Little Girl Carrying Stuffed Animal ImageTreating the Trauma behind Addiction From the article from U.S. News, "If you want to understand why many people are addicts, even people that get, you know, hooked on drugs from pharmaceuticals, a lot of it can be traced back to childhood experiences and trauma – not all, but most of it," says Polish, 51.Joe Polish, a marketing expert who has battled addiction, says addressing its root cause is key to getting sober. Read the Article

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Little Girl Carrying Stuffed Animal ImageTreating the Trauma behind Addiction From the article from U.S. News, "If you want to understand why many ...

How to Set Healthy Boundaries When Dealing With... How to Set Healthy Boundaries When Dealing With...

Medically Reviewed Article from Very Well Mind by Elizabeth Hartney, PhD

People Toasting ImageHow to Set Healthy BoundariesAccording to Elizabeth Hartney, PhD. in the article on Very Well Mind, "It's not uncommon ...

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5 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Boundaries jplist-topic-Family jplist-topic-Friends jplist-topic-Health jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Relationships 0 344229 344229 People Toasting ImageHow to Set Healthy BoundariesAccording to Elizabeth Hartney, PhD. in the article on Very Well Mind, "It's not uncommon for individuals living with an addiction to have problems with boundaries. For the people who love and care about them, establishing and enforcing healthy boundaries can be a challenge.1 The process can be painful and guilt-inducing. When a person with an addiction is struggling, those closest to them are often willing to allow otherwise problematic behaviors in order to help their loved one find their way. Unfortunately, this often means letting the person "cross the line" when it comes to certain completely inappropriate behaviors."In her article, Dr. Hartney discusses the common difficulties for boundaries and addiction, and provides principles for setting good boundaries.Read the Article

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People Toasting ImageHow to Set Healthy BoundariesAccording to Elizabeth Hartney, PhD. in the article on Very Well Mind, "It's not uncommon for ...

What is Addiction? What is Addiction?

Medical News Today Article by Adam Felman

Man Behind Bars ImageWhat is Addiction?From the article on Medical News Today, "When a person experiences addiction, they cannot control ...

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6 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Medical jplist-topic-Misuse jplist-topic-News jplist-topic-Substance 0 344241 344241 Man Behind Bars ImageWhat is Addiction?From the article on Medical News Today, "When a person experiences addiction, they cannot control how they use a substance or partake in an activity, and they become dependent on it to cope with daily life."This articles explains the difference between addiction and misuse of a substance, and provides common symptoms an individual with an addiction displays.Read the Article

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Man Behind Bars ImageWhat is Addiction?From the article on Medical News Today, "When a person experiences addiction, they cannot control how they use ...

What are the Symptoms of Addiction? What are the Symptoms of Addiction?

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Hand Stopping Falling Dominos ImageSymptoms of AddictionFrom the article on Medical News Today, "Addiction is a disease with a range of ...

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7 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Disease jplist-topic-Disorder jplist-topic-Symptom jplist-topic-Treatment 0 344249 344249 Hand Stopping Falling Dominos ImageSymptoms of AddictionFrom the article on Medical News Today, "Addiction is a disease with a range of harmful conditions and behaviors. Recognizing these signs can help a person with addiction receive the treatment they need."This article splits the symptoms of addiction into three categories: psychological symptoms, social symptoms, and physical symptoms. Read the Article

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Hand Stopping Falling Dominos ImageSymptoms of AddictionFrom the article on Medical News Today, "Addiction is a disease with a range of harmful ...

Understanding Drug Use and Addiction Understanding Drug Use and Addiction

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'Drug Free' Written on Knuckles ImageUnderstanding Drug Use and AddictionAccording to the article on the National Institute on Drug Abuse ...

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8 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Brain jplist-topic-Drug jplist-topic-Facts jplist-topic-Information 0 344261 344261 'Drug Free' Written on Knuckles ImageUnderstanding Drug Use and AddictionAccording to the article on the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), "Many people don't understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will."Read the Article

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'Drug Free' Written on Knuckles ImageUnderstanding Drug Use and AddictionAccording to the article on the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), ...

The Facts of Addiction The Facts of Addiction

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Man Holding Sign Saying "Stop Drugs" ImageThe Facts of AddictionFrom the article on Military.com, "Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing ...

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9 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Disease jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Fact jplist-topic-Mental-Health jplist-topic-Military jplist-topic-Veteran 0 344270 344270 Man Holding Sign Saying "Stop Drugs" ImageThe Facts of AddictionFrom the article on Military.com, "Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive substance seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the addicted individual and to those around him or her." This article answers the question "why do some people become addicted while others do not" by explaining the biological, environmental, and developmental factors that influence an individual's risk for drug addiction.Read the Article

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Man Holding Sign Saying "Stop Drugs" ImageThe Facts of AddictionFrom the article on Military.com, "Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain ...

How to Overcome an Addiction How to Overcome an Addiction

Medically Reviewed Article on Very Well Mind by Elizabeth Hartney, PhD.

Breaking Free ImageOvercoming an AddictionAccording to Dr. Elizabeth Hartney in the article on Very Well Mind, "People who have a substance ...

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10 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Change jplist-topic-Recovery jplist-topic-Strategies 0 344276 344276 Breaking Free ImageOvercoming an AddictionAccording to Dr. Elizabeth Hartney in the article on Very Well Mind, "People who have a substance use disorder often find that overcoming it is more challenging than they expected. They may feel that addiction is a myth and they can quit any time they want or that they are an exception to the rule. This can also occur with behavioral addictions involving activities such as eating, sex, gambling, shopping, and exercise. Learning how to overcome an addiction is important for anyone experiencing a substance use disorder (SUD), alcohol use disorder (AUD), or behavioral addiction. While challenging, recognizing that there is a problem and learning more about the process of quitting are important first steps in recovery."In her article, Dr. Hartney explains how making the decision to change may not be an easy process, or a quick one, but is essential to overcoming addiction.Read the Article

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Breaking Free ImageOvercoming an AddictionAccording to Dr. Elizabeth Hartney in the article on Very Well Mind, "People who have a substance use ...

The Stigma of Addiction The Stigma of Addiction

Tedx Talk by Tony Hoffman

The Stigma of AddictionFrom Tedx Talk, "Tony discusses how his first time smoking marijuana led to his eventual drug addiction, ...

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11 Video-Video jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Drugs jplist-topic-Stigma jplist-topic-Tedx 0 344283 344283 The Stigma of AddictionFrom Tedx Talk, "Tony discusses how his first time smoking marijuana led to his eventual drug addiction, homelessness, prison, and finally redemption. Tony Hoffman is the Founder and Director of The Freewheel Project, a non-profit organization that mentors thousands of youth through action sports: BMX, skateboarding and after-school programs."

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The Stigma of AddictionFrom Tedx Talk, "Tony discusses how his first time smoking marijuana led to his eventual drug addiction, homelessness, prison, ...

Addiction is a Disease. We Should Treat it Like... Addiction is a Disease. We Should Treat it Like...

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Addiction is a disease. We should treat it like one.From the video on TEDxMidAtlantic, "Only one in nine people in the United States gets ...

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12 Video-Video jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Alcohol jplist-topic-Disease jplist-topic-Drug jplist-topic-Video 0 344296 344296 Addiction is a disease. We should treat it like one.From the video on TEDxMidAtlantic, "Only one in nine people in the United States gets the care and treatment they need for addiction and substance abuse. A former Director of National Drug Control Policy, Michael Botticelli is working to end this epidemic and treat people with addictions with kindness, compassion and fairness. In a personal, thoughtful talk, he encourages the millions of Americans in recovery today to make their voices heard and confront the stigma associated with substance use disorders."Watch the Video

Addiction is a Disease. We Should Treat it Like One

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Addiction is a disease. We should treat it like one.From the video on TEDxMidAtlantic, "Only one in nine people in the United States gets the care ...

Eliminating the Shame and Stigma of Addiction-... Eliminating the Shame and Stigma of Addiction-...

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Eliminating the Shame and Stigma of AddictionFrom Tedx Talk, "First Lady of North Dakota, Kathryn Helgaas Burgum, sheds light on the ...

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13 Video-Video jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Shame jplist-topic-Stigma jplist-topic-Tedx jplist-topic-Video 0 344298 344298 Eliminating the Shame and Stigma of AddictionFrom Tedx Talk, "First Lady of North Dakota, Kathryn Helgaas Burgum, sheds light on the addiction crisis through personal storytelling and encouragement that addiction is treatable and recovery is possible."

Eliminating the Shame and Stigma of Addiction- Kathryn Helgaas Burgum

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Eliminating the Shame and Stigma of AddictionFrom Tedx Talk, "First Lady of North Dakota, Kathryn Helgaas Burgum, sheds light on the addiction crisis ...

Researchers identify a connection between early... Researchers identify a connection between early...

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Connection between early life adversity and opioid addictionFrom the article on Medical Xpress, "Published in Molecular Psychiatry, the ...

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14 Article-Article jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Adversity jplist-topic-Opioids 0 345486 345486 Connection between early life adversity and opioid addictionFrom the article on Medical Xpress, "Published in Molecular Psychiatry, the study titled, "On the early life origins of vulnerability to opioid addiction," examines how early adversities interact with factors such as increased access to opioids to directly influence brain development and function, causing a higher potential for opioid addiction."This article discusses the findings from that study.Read the Article

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Connection between early life adversity and opioid addictionFrom the article on Medical Xpress, "Published in Molecular Psychiatry, the study titled, ...

Addiction is a Brain Disorder Addiction is a Brain Disorder

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Video from the Addiction Policy ForumFrom the Addiction Policy Forum, "We've only really had the neuroscience of addiction and understood ...

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15 Video-Video jplist-topic-Addiction jplist-topic-Brain-Disorder jplist-topic-Science-Of-Addiction 0 346879 346879 Video from the Addiction Policy ForumFrom the Addiction Policy Forum, "We've only really had the neuroscience of addiction and understood it for the last 20 years. But we haven't necessarily transmitted that into everyone's living room, so how do we really build empathy and get people to understand this as a health condition."

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Video from the Addiction Policy ForumFrom the Addiction Policy Forum, "We've only really had the neuroscience of addiction and understood it for the ...

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According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 19.7 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in 2017. The Addictions catalog will provide information about the risk of addiction, the warning signs, and information to raise your understanding of the disease.

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