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2. Books for Family & Caregivers

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     I Love You, More

     Blake E. Cohen

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     Addict In The Family: Stories of Loss, Hope, and Recovery

     Beverly Conyers

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     Addict in the House

     Robin Barnett

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     An Elephant In the Living Room

     Marion H. Typpo, Jill M. Hastings

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     When a Family Is in Trouble

     Marge Eaton Heegaard

   • Why Don't They Just Quit?

     Joe Herzanek

3. Podcasts

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     Last Day

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     My Child & ADDICTION: A Parent-to-Parent Podcast

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     Addiction Unlimited

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     Battling Opioids

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     Recovery Rocks

   • The Addiction Podcast

     Point of No Return

4. Overcoming Addiction, Recovery and Support

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     How cannabis and psilocybin might help some of the 50 million Americans who are experiencing chronic pain

     Cannabis and psilocybin – used under supervision – have the potential to work better than current pain treatments, but the research into both has long been hindered by federal legislation.

     The Conversation

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     The Conversation

     Alcohol use disorder can be treated with an array of medications – but few people have heard of them

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     The Conversation

     Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted

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     A life coach has been sober for 7 years after trying Dry January. She shared 3 tips for anyone else who wants to quit drinking for good.

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     I smoked weed daily for 12 years. I quit cold turkey when I realized it was standing between me and my goals.

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     38 celebrities who have been open about their sobriety

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     I used to drink heavily and got sick all the time. I got sober last year and haven't gotten sick since.

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     Supermodel Cara Delevingne says she's now 4 months sober after a stint in rehab

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     A TikToker went viral for saying she won't quit vaping while pregnant. The CDC says nicotine products are unsafe for pregnancy.

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     A woman who quit alcohol at 28 denied she had a problem for years, but now says there were 3 early signs of abuse

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     8 surprising things that can happen within days of quitting alcohol for Dry January

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     I started using opioids when I was 8 and heroin by age 13. Becoming a mom helped me overcome my drug addiction.

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     Bella Hadid says she's quit drinking hard liquor but not Champagne: 'I have learned what my body can and can't handle'

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     Brain damage helped these cigarette smokers quit, researchers say. The findings could one day help people overcome addiction.

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     I quit alcohol after 30 years of misuse. I wanted to be more present and have a better relationship with my kids.

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     I'm spending the holidays alcohol-free for the first time. An expert shared these 4 tips to help me get through the season without drinking.

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     I quit alcohol after 16 years of drinking. It's hard, but I'm a much better mom now.

   • In The Know by Yahoo

     Mental health expert gives 3 social media tips for people in recovery: 'Nobody posts the times when they’re struggling'

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     Marijuana helped former NHL champion Darren McCarty beat alcoholism, he says. 'I would've been dead without it.'

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     What to know about 'gray area' drinking, which can lead to alcohol use disorder

   Addiction and Celebrity Struggles

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     Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell Reveal They Have 'Finally' Tried Pickleball: 'We Are Completely Addicted Now'

     "I wanna play every second of every day," Shepard wrote in an Instagram post featuring a photo of the pair posing with their paddles

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     Cara Delevingne Tells Those on Their Sobriety Journey 'You're Not Alone'

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     E! News

     Cara Delevingne Shares Heartfelt Advice About Sobriety

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     E! News

     Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway & More Who Got Candid About Their Sobriety

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     Priscilla Presley's Son Navarone Garcia Details His Addiction Struggle

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     Sofía Vergara Says She’s So ‘Addicted to Sugar’ She Even Tried Hypnotism: ‘It Doesn’t Work’ (Exclusive)

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     Dogpound Founder Kirk Myers Overcame Obesity and Addiction to Open Hollywood's Go-to Gym (Exclusive)

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     Drake Bell Talks Overcoming Substance Abuse, 'Darkest Moments’ When 'I Don’t Want to Continue'

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     John Mulaney Recalls How Lorne Michaels Invoked the Late John Belushi to Encourage His Sobriety

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     “Appropriate” Star Michael Esper Opens About Channeling His 20-Year Sobriety in New Broadway Hit (Exclusive)

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     How Eminem Is Celebrating 16 Years of Sobriety

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     All the Celebrities Who Have Struggled With Drug or Alcohol Addiction

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     Eminem Celebrates 16 Years of Sobriety by Showing Off His New Chip

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     Melissa Etheridge and Danny Trejo Co-Chair Mobilize Recovery Bus Tour to Raise Awareness About Addiction (EXCLUSIVE)

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     Hayden Panettiere to Open Up About Addiction, Career and More in New Book: 'It's Daunting and Exciting' (Exclusive)

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     Johnny Knoxville Opens Up About Past Substance Abuse: 'I Did Overindulge' but 'I Could Always Pull Out of It' (Exclusive)

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     Drew Barrymore Says One Thing She's Proudest of Is Breaking Her Family's Cycle of Alcohol Abuse (Exclusive)

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     Drew Barrymore Candidly Reveals That Her ‘Lowest Point’ in Life Wasn’t Her Addiction Battle

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     Jodie Foster Recalls Telling Robert Downey Jr. She Was 'Scared of What Happens' Next During His Addiction Struggles

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     Yoko Ono Clarified Her Rumored Role in John Lennon's Drug Addiction in Revealing Book Excerpt

5. People also ask

   What does addiction mean?

   • For other uses, see Addiction (disambiguation) and Addictive (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Psychological dependence. Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use a drug or engage in a behaviour that produces natural reward, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences.

   Addiction - Wikipedia

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   What is addiction & why is it a problem?

   • Addiction is a condition that causes someone to seek and use a harmful substance or drug constantly. They continue to pursue these harmful behaviors despite knowing the consequences and seeing how they affect those around them. Battling addiction and ready for treatment? Find Treatment Now

   What Is Addiction? | How Addiction is Defined And Why It Happens

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   Is addiction a disease?

   • Addiction is a disease that compels someone to continue to use a drug regardless of how it may impact their lives. An addict will often do anything to continue acquiring the drug. What are the signs of addiction? Someone who is addicted to a substance may exhibit the following: What is the difference between dependence and addiction?

   What Is Addiction? | How Addiction is Defined And Why It Happens

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   How does addiction affect a person?

   • Addiction is accompanied by extreme difficulty in ceasing to use the substance or in ceasing to repeat the behaviour, despite detrimental consequences. Substances to which individuals may become addicted include drugs, particularly cocaine, opioids, and methamphetamine.

   Addiction | Description, Characteristics, & Treatment | Britannica

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AddictionAddiction - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use a drug or engage in a behaviour that produces natural reward, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences.

7. www.addictionhelp.com › addictionWhat Is Addiction? | How Addiction is Defined And Why It Happens

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   May 15, 2024 · Addiction is a brain disease that compels a person to continue using a harmful substance or drug, despite knowing the consequences. It is characterized by a strong compulsion to use a drug, an inability to limit the drug’s use, and anxiety when access to the drug is blocked.

   • What is Addiction?

     Addiction is a disease that compels someone to continue to use a drug regardless of how it may impact their lives. An addict will often do anything...
   • What are the signs of addiction?

     Someone who is addicted to a substance may exhibit the following: Change in their behavior or routines Changes in their personality Poor hygiene Fi...
   • What is the difference between dependence and addiction?

     Addiction is the compulsion that drives a person to continue to use a drug regardless of any negative consequences. Dependence is what happens when...

8. americanaddictioncenters.org › adult-addictionSigns & Symptoms of Addiction (Physical & Mental)

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   May 9, 2024 · Compulsively taking the drug or being unable to stop taking it. Different drugs have different signs of intoxication, different side effects, and different withdrawal symptoms. The signs and symptoms of abuse for specific substances are outlined below.

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10. www.verywellhealth.com › substance-abuse-disorderSubstance Use Disorders: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments

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    2 days ago · A substance use disorder is a mental health disorder in which a person continually uses drugs or alcohol even though it is causing physical, psychological, or personal harm. See the types of substance use disorders and treatment options.

11. www.addictiongroup.org › resources › addictionCurrent Addiction Statistics: 2024 Data on Substance Abuse ...

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    5 days ago · Suicidal thoughts are alarmingly common, affecting over 13 million US adults and 3.4 million adolescents in the past year. Addiction doesn't discriminate: heroin use has increased across all income levels in recent years. This article draws on the most recent and reliable data sources available.

12. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Substance_abuseSubstance abuse - Wikipedia

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    1 day ago · Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is the use of a drug in amounts or by methods that are harmful to the individual or others. It is a form of substance-related disorder. Differing definitions of drug abuse are used in public health, medical, and criminal justice contexts.

13. www.britannica.com › science › addictionAddiction | Description, Characteristics, & Treatment ...

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    May 15, 2024 · addiction, physical or psychological need for a substance or behaviour that is physically, psychologically, or socially harmful. Addiction is accompanied by extreme difficulty in ceasing to use the substance or in ceasing to repeat the behaviour, despite detrimental consequences.