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A mutual aid organization for the purpose of recovery from substance addictions.
An addictive pattern that occurs when use of alcohol or drugs occurs in a behavioral pattern that becomes increasingly out of the control.
What is the cycle of addiction?
A physical reaction from withdrawal of a regularly used substance and individuals suffer from recurrent desires (cravings) for the drug.
What is physical addiction or dependence?
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family violence
A free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
What is the SAMHSA National Helpline?
The social use progresses to a stage where the individual begins to lose control of their use and the outcome of use is no longer predictable.
What is the middle stage?
The requirement of increased amounts of the substance to achieve desired effects and patterns of abusive or addictive use.
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child abuse and neglect