Addiction and Recovery

Addiction to drugs (including Alcohol) is characterized by three main components:

• Loss of control over use (inability to stop using, once started).
• Physiological Dependence (requiring more of the substance to achieve the desired effect).
• Continued use despite problems caused or exacerbated by the substance use.

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Please find the courage to explore all the links on this page. They will provide insight into what addiction is, help determine if you know (or are) an addict, and outline the steps necessary to successfully treat it. By exploring this site you will learn the symptoms of addiction, the concept of "progression", how it affects the individual, it's impact on the family system, and other valuable information.

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