Summary People who are addicted cannot control their need for alcohol or other drugs, even in the face of negative health, social or legal consequences. The illness becomes harder to treat and the related health problems, such as organ disease, become worse. Addiction is a chronic, but treatable, brain disorder. People who are addicted cannot control their need for alcohol …
Pleasure People use alcohol because they enjoy the way it makes them feel, report doctors at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The brain is wired to seek out enjoyable feelings and to repeat the process that made those reactions possible. Alcoholism is a disease that affects the brain, creating a craving for a repetition of the good sensations. …
Teenage drug abuse is a growing problem. Here are some commitments you can make to help your addicted teen. These suggestions are intended to help families who are working with a therapist. The therapist can point out which commitments will be most helpful to your family. I’m willing to sit down and listen to my child. Really listen. I’m willing …
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