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Different Physical Effects of Drug Abuse

How Can Good Posture Ease Depressive Symptoms?

While many abuse drugs thinking that it will make them feel better, it can actually make your body feel worse. You no longer feel strong and end up feeling sick. By learning about the different effects drugs can have on your body, this should inspire you to seek treatment or never develop an addiction in […]

Your Ultimate Guide to Dopamine and Addiction: What Happens with Substance Abuse

Your Ultimate Guide to Dopamine and Addiction: What Happens with Substance Abuse

When we indulge in alcohol or other illicit drugs, we’re likely to experience a variety of symptoms – including euphoria. It’s that “rush” that many people chase after, but what is it about substances that gives them such a pleasurable feeling? One component of family and individual addiction recovery is exploring how drugs affect the […]

What is the Difference Between Dependence and Addiction?

What is the Difference Between Dependence and Addiction?

In the world of addiction recovery, it becomes an intense, complex dialogue when people begin discussing what constitutes as dependence versus addiction. It’s a rather highly debated topic – because some would say that they’re one in the same. If we turn to highly qualified resources, such as the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), […]