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Pills scattered on a mirror distort a person's reflection, symbolizing the effects of drug abuse.
Date: Apr 22, 2022
Author: Arthur Mogilevski

Substance Abuse Disorder

REBUILD, RESTORE & RECOVERGet StartedSubstance abuse disorder is a severe problem that affects many Americans. Among adults in the United States, 10% of people claim to either currently have a substance abuse problem or have had one in the past. Perhaps even more concerning is that among those adults, which estimates to be around 23 […]
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A hand held up to say "stop," a symbol of setting healthy boundaries and preventing relapse.
Date: Apr 22, 2022
Author: Arthur Mogilevski

Addiction vs Dependence

Addiction vs Dependence REBUILD, RESTORE & RECOVERGet Started The terms addiction and dependence are often used interchangeably when discussing substance abuse, although they are two separate aspects. Addiction and dependence have distinct symptoms, and one can occur without the other, even though it is more common for a person to experience both simultaneously. Substance abuse […]
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