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Addiction can take many forms (Drug addiction, alcoholism, pain medication addiction). People often self-medicate with chemically addictive substances. They also engage in behaviors such as gaming, gambling, and sex addiction (more accurately called compulsive sexual behaviors) to help themselves feel better if only for a short time. Some medications can be used to help make…
An addiction refers to a condition in which you are dependent on a particular activity, substance, or thing. When you are addicted to something, you have a strong dependency, craving, or compulsion to get or do the thing you are addicted to. This can be an overpowering compulsion that takes over other aspects of your…
Dr. Raymond Zakhari, NP Dealing with addiction is very difficult. Many people are reluctant to address their addiction and detox from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines because they perceive a significant inconvenience in going away to a program. These people are usually highly successful in their chosen professions and have a tremendous incentive to get clean and…
