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Opioid Addiction: 7 Things Doctors Want You to Know

Real doctors and counselors who diagnose and treat opioid addiction offer expert advice on warning signs, treatment options, and what to do for an overdose.

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7 Warning Signs of Addiction

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The First Steps to Finding Help for Addiction

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Substance Use Disorders: Defining Terms and Getting Treatment

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How Family Members Can Help a Loved One With Addiction

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7 Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

If your doctor prescribes any of these medications, ask about steps you can take to prevent addiction or physical dependence.
Distinguishing Alcoholism from Abuse

Alcoholism, also called alcohol dependence, is a chronic disease characterized by a physical and psychological addiction to alcohol. Addiction to alcohol is a serious problem that leads to many physical and mental diseases, disorders and conditions, such as cirrhosis of the liver, memory loss, depression, and bleeding esophageal varices.
9 Myths About Alcoholism

Because beer, wine and liquor are socially accepted parts of life, many myths persist about what it means to be an alcoholic.

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