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Bachelorette Contestant Zac Clark Shares Story Of Addiction
Bachelorette contestant Zac Clark opened up about his story of addiction and recovery, and how it has influenced the trajectory of his life.
The Top 10 Worst Meth Transformations
Meth addiction causes destructive transformations, serious health issues, disabilities, and failure to keep up with personal responsibilities.
Construction Of The Addiction Process: The Building Blocks
Each individual has building blocks that make them more or less likely to develop an addiction, such as genetics and environment.
Positive And Negative Reinforcement: The Pursuit Of Pleasure And The Escape From Pain
The reasons someone starts and continues using drugs depends on the individual, and may be influenced by positive or negative reinforcements.
Drug Use During Brain Development: The Wrong Insult At The Wrong Time
When a young person drinks or does drugs during adolescence, it can lead to problems with brain development that may last a lifetime.
Definitions Of Addiction: Historical Views Versus Today’s Views
The definitions of addiction have changed throughout the years since the classification of substance use disorders began in the early 19th century.
Chemical Communicators: How Drugs Speak To The Brain
Throughout the brain and CNS, chemical communicators are passed along to carry information, and imbalances in these chemicals can lead to serious issues.
5 Ways to Deal with Anxiety when You’re Sober
Many people who suffer from social anxiety use drinking as a coping mechanism. This may ultimately result in alcohol addiction, and possibly worsen anxiety.
Introducing Dr. Ashish Bhatt
Addiction Center is proud to announce our partnership with Dr. Ashish Bhatt, MD, MRO, a leading physician, addiction medicine specialist, and psychiatrist.
