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Signs of Drug Withdrawal

Drug withdrawal refers to a set of symptoms that occur as a result of cessation from a drug or medication that...

Alcohol Tolerance

Alcohol tolerance refers to the body’s response to prolonged exposure to liquor, its ability to both metabolize liquor, as well as...

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

We often hear people asking the questions: Am I experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms? How do I know if I am going...

Types Of Drug Abuse

Different Types Of Drug Abuse People can abuse any substance, medication, compound, or drug that induces either altered states of consciousness,...

Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms

Simply put, post-acute withdrawal syndrome (also known as PAWS) refers to a set of traits and impairments that occur following cessation...

Psychological Dependency

According to the APA, psychological dependency refers to a mental cycle where one is “dependent on a psychoactive substance for the...

Drug Tolerance Definition Psychology

The phenomenon of tolerance emerges as one of the chief characteristics in the physiological and psychological make-up of every abuser, addict,...

How to Conduct An Intervention

Drug and Alcohol Interventions should never be confrontational. Emotions may span the entire spectrum of human experience from grief, helplessness, and...

Alcohol Abuse vs Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol Abuse vs Addiction Many people do not know the difference between alcohol abuse vs addiction. For diagnostic purposes and purposes...

Signs Of Alcohol Addiction

Signs of Alcohol Addiction Alcohol Addiction vs. Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are not synonymous terms. Although people frequently use...