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Substance Use Disorder

Understanding how to identify and treat all types of addiction.
What to Expect From Addiction Treatment, Because There Are So Many Options
Substance Use Disorder

What to Expect From Addiction Treatment, Because There Are So Many Options

Here’s what the road to recovery really looks like.
How to Tell If You’re Using Substances to Numb Your Feelings
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How to Tell If You’re Using Substances to Numb Your Feelings

Self-medicating with alcohol or drugs can feel good—until it doesn’t.
Here’s What It Really Feels Like to Go Through Drug Withdrawal
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Here’s What It Really Feels Like to Go Through Drug Withdrawal

Knowing the details can lead to the right treatment.
I Saw My Nightly Glass of Wine as ‘Self-Care.’ In Reality, I Had a Drinking Problem
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I Saw My Nightly Glass of Wine as ‘Self-Care.’ In Reality, I Had a Drinking Problem

I was like a frog in a pot of boiling water—I didn’t know it was happening until it had gotten serious.
Demi Lovato’s 2018 Drug Overdose Caused Complications She Still Lives With Today
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Demi Lovato’s 2018 Drug Overdose Caused Complications She Still Lives With Today

The long-term effects serve as a “constant reminder to stay on the right path.”
So, You Loved Dry January. Here's How to Be Mindful About Drinking Year-Round.
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So, You Loved Dry January. Here's How to Be Mindful About Drinking Year-Round.

Whether you’re focused on moderation or full-on sobriety, these tips can help.
Matthew Perry Says He Was Given a ‘2% Chance to Live’ After His Colon Burst From Drug Use
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Matthew Perry Says He Was Given a ‘2% Chance to Live’ After His Colon Burst From Drug Use

“I’m grateful to be alive, that’s for sure,” he said in a new interview.
Austin Just Got Its First Narcan Vending Machine&-Here’s Why More Cities Should Follow Suit
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Austin Just Got Its First Narcan Vending Machine—Here’s Why More Cities Should Follow Suit

Making naloxone easily accessible will save lives, experts say.
Here’s the Difference Between Alcohol Poisoning and Just Being Really Drunk
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Here’s the Difference Between Alcohol Poisoning and Just Being Really Drunk

Drinking heavily can quickly become dangerous.
3 Ways to Cut Back on Drinking When the World Is Stressing You Out
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3 Ways to Cut Back on Drinking When the World Is Stressing You Out

Experts share advice for those looking to cut back.
Kid Cudi Says His Mental Health Was ‘Darker Than Ever’ Before He Went to Rehab
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Kid Cudi Says His Mental Health Was ‘Darker Than Ever’ Before He Went to Rehab

The rapper explained how he finally got the help he needed.
Here’s What Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Actually Feel Like
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Here’s What Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Actually Feel Like

No, it’s not just a bad hangover.
Drug Overdose Deaths Hit an All-Time High in 2021, CDC Data Show
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Drug Overdose Deaths Hit an All-Time High in 2021, CDC Data Show

There were an estimated 107,622 fatalities.
Selma Blair Reveals How Her Decades-Long Alcoholism Started at Age 7
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Selma Blair Reveals How Her Decades-Long Alcoholism Started at Age 7

“I did start really young with that as a comfort.”
Ohio State University Issues Warning About Fake Adderall Pills After Student Deaths
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Ohio State University Issues Warning About Fake Adderall Pills After Student Deaths

They appear to contain fentanyl, a statement said.
Alcohol-Related Deaths Jumped by More Than 25% in the First Year of the Pandemic
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Alcohol-Related Deaths Jumped by More Than 25% in the First Year of the Pandemic

Here’s how to get help if you think you need it.
No, the Federal Government Isn’t Giving Away Free Crack Pipes
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No, the Federal Government Isn’t Giving Away Free Crack Pipes

Here’s how this myth started.
Chrissy Teigen Shares How Giving Up Alcohol Has Changed Her
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Chrissy Teigen Shares How Giving Up Alcohol Has Changed Her

Six months of sobriety is “pretty cool,” she says. 
What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol?
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What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol?

You may notice a few surprising changes.
Drew Barrymore Revealed She’s Been Sober for Over Two Years&-And How It’s Changed Her
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Drew Barrymore Revealed She’s Been Sober for Over Two Years—And How It’s Changed Her

“It was this quiet, confident journey.”
Edie Falco Shares the Jarring Moment That Made Her Get Sober
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Edie Falco Shares the Jarring Moment That Made Her Get Sober

It changed her life.
Are You Still Sober If You Drink Alcohol Substitutes?
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Are You Still Sober If You Drink Alcohol Substitutes?

Attitudes about sobriety are changing.
6 Signs Your Relationship With Alcohol Might Not Be Healthy
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6 Signs Your Relationship With Alcohol Might Not Be Healthy

And how to get help if you’re concerned about your drinking habits.