Detailed information on all types of addictions - alcoholism, drugs, food, shopping, internet, nicotine, sex, porn, gambling plus addiction treatment.

Addictions Information

• Addictions Community Homepage
• What is Drug Testing and How Does It Work?
• Employee Drug Testing

Addiction to Alcohol (Alcoholism)

• What is Alcoholism?
• How Do I Know If I Have A Drinking Problem?
• Alcohol Screening Test for Problem Drinking
• Diagnosis of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
• Causes of Alcoholism
• Alcoholism and Another Psychiatric Disorder (Comorbidity)
• Alcoholism + Mental Health Problem = Dual Diagnosis
• Treatment of Alcoholism
• Residential Treatment Programs for Alcoholism
• Medications for Treating Alcoholism
• Other Medications for Treatment of Alcoholism
• Does Alcoholism Treatment Work?
• How To Cut Down On Your Drinking
• What Can You Do When An Alcoholic Won’t Get Help?
• Alcohol Relapse and Craving
• Start of A Drinking Relapse
• Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholic Relapse
• 10 Most Common Dangers That Can Lead to a Alcohol or Drug Relapse
• Attitudes That Can Lead to a Drug or Alcohol Relapse
• Preventing an Alcohol Relapse
• Surgeon General: Teen Drinking a Problem

Addiction to Drugs

• What’s Behind Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction?
• The Differences Between Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction
• General Signs and Symptoms of Drug or Alcohol Abuse
• Warning Signs of Abuse of Alcohol and Specific Drugs
• Signs Your Child Is Using or Abusing Drugs or Alcohol
• Causes of Drug Addiction and Alcoholism
• How Casual Drug Use Leads to Addiction
• Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction
• Drug Rehabilitation and Alcoholism Treatment
• Does Treatment for Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Work?
• Support Groups for Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Addiction
• What is Drug Testing and How Does It Work?
• Employee Drug Testing
• Drug Addiction Treatment in the U.S.

Addiction to Food

• What is Food Addiction?
• Signs and Symptoms of Food Addiction
• Food Addiction Test
• What Causes Food Cravings (Food Addiction)?
• How to Handle Food Cravings
• How Do You Treat Food Addiction?
• Treatment for Food Addiction

Addiction to Gambling

• What is Gambling Addiction?
• Types of Gamblers
• Symptoms of Gambling Addiction
• Do You Have A Gambling Problem?
• Why Do People Gamble?
• What Type of Gambling is the Most Addictive and Why?
• Phases of a Gambling Addiction
• Treatment of Gambling Addiction
• Who Is Affected By Pathological Gambling?
• Prof. Finds Campus Gambling Addictions Prevalent

Addiction to the Internet

• Internet Addiction (Online Addiction)
• What is Internet Addiction?
• What Are the Symptoms of Internet Addiction?
• What Causes Internet Addiction?
• Treatment for Internet Addiction
• Internet Addiction and Your Child
• Parenting Tips for Dealing with Your Child’s Dangerously Increasing Use of the Internet

Addiction to Nicotine (Tabaquism)

• Nicotine–Tobacco–Cigarette Smoking Addiction
• Is Nicotine Addictive?
• Health Hazards from Nicotine Addiction
• Tobacco and Nicotine: How the One-Two Punch is Delivered to Your Body
• How Nicotine Works to Affect the Body
• Nicotine Withdrawal and How to Cope with Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms
• Quit Smoking
• Treatment of Nicotine Addiction
• On-screen Smoking In Movies Linked To Young Adult Smoking Behavior
• Study: Alcohol, Tobacco Worse Than Drugs
• Right Plan Key to Quitting Smoking

Addiction to Prescription Drugs

• Addiction to Prescription Drugs
• Prescription Drugs: Abuse and Addiction
• Signs and Symptoms of Addiction to Prescription Drugs
• Are You At Risk for Prescription Drug Addiction?
• Prescription Drug Addiction Test
• Treating Prescription Drug Addiction
• Opioids: Addiction to Painkillers
• Treating Addiction to Prescription Opioids (Painkillers)
• Addiction to CNS Depressants
• Treating Addiction to CNS Depressants
• Addiction to Stimulants
• Treating Addiction to Prescription Stimulants
• Tips for Safely Taking Prescription Medication
• Girls' Prescription Drug Abuse Up

Addiction to Sex-Porn

• What is Sexual Addiction – Sexual Compulsion?
• Symptoms of Sexual Addiction
• Online Sexual Addiction Screening Test
• Causes of Sexual Addiction
• Treatment of Sexual Addiction

Addiction to Shopping

• Shopping Addiction (Compulsive Shopping)
• Are You a Shopaholic?
• What Causes Compulsive Shopping?
• Treatment for Shopping Addiction

Addiction to Work (Workaholics)

• Addiction to Work (Workaholic)
• Styles of the Workaholic
• Symptoms of Being A Workaholic
• How to Tell If You’re A Workaholic
• Treatment for the Workaholic
• Treatment Options for the Workaholic

Treatment for Addictions

• Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research Based Guide
• Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment Preface
• Principles of Effective Drug Treatment
• FAQ: Defining Drug Addiction Treatment
• FAQ: Difficulty in Quitting Drug Addiction
• FAQ: Effectiveness of Drug Addiction Treatment
• FAQ: Length of Drug Addiction Treatment
• FAQ: What Helps People Stay in Drug Treatment?
• FAQ: Medications for Drug Addictions
• FAQ: Criminal Justice System's Role in Treating Drug Addiction
• FAQ: Drug Addiction Treatment and AIDS
• FAQ: 12-Step, Self-Help Programs for Drug Addiction
• FAQ: Role of Family-Friends in Drug Treatment
• FAQ: Cost-Effectiveness of Drug Treatment
• Drug Addiction Treatment in the U.S.
• General Categories of Drug Treatment Programs
• Treating Criminal Justice-Involved Drug Abusers and Addicts
• Scientifically Based Approaches to Drug Addiction Treatment
• Concerns Raised Over Smoking Cessation Drug's Side Effects

Maintenance and Support

• Alcohol, Cocaine Relapse Prevention
• The Matrix Model
• Supportive-Expressive Psychotherapy
• Individualized Drug Counseling
• Motivational Enhancement Therapy
• Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents
• Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) for Adolescents
• Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
• Combined Behavioral and Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Nicotine Addiction
• Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) Plus Vouchers
• Voucher-Based Reinforcement Therapy in Methadone Maintenance Treatment
• Drug Abstinence Contingencies and Vouchers
• Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse Resources

Family Impact of an Addiction

• The Impact of Drug and Alcohol Abuse on Families
• What Happens to the Family When Addiction Becomes Part of It?
• The Effect of Familial Trauma on Children
• Characteristics of Adult Children of Trauma and Addiction
• What Happens When ACOAs Have Their Own Families?
• Trauma and Addiction: From One Generation to the Next
• Recovery For Family Members of the Addict

Dual Diagnosis

• Dual Diagnosis: A Mental Health Condition PLUS A Substance Abuse Problem
• Self-Medication of a Mental Health Problem
• Treating Dual Diagnosis: Mental Illness Plus a Drug or Alcohol Problem

The Relationship Between Depression and Addictions

• Substance Abuse Relapses: Could It Be a Dual Diagnosis?
• Co-Occurring of Depression and Substance Abuse Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder and Alcoholism
• Dual Diagnosis: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment and Mental Health Issues
• Comorbid Dysthymia and Substance Disorder
• Co-Occurring Disorders Becoming More Prevalent
• Teen Brain Affected by Depression and Alcoholism
• Substance Abuse and Depression - Glossary of Terms
• Adults with Co-Occurring Disorders Don't Get Treatment
• How to Treat Coexisten Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
• Can 'Hare Krishna' Chant Cure Addiction to Drugs?
• Dual Diagnosis: The Solution

Addictions Articles

• Drinking to up mood tied to alcoholism, depression

Personal Stories on Addictions

• Sex Addiction Destroyed My Life

Online Conference Transcripts on Addictions Issues

• Addictions and Dual Diagnosis
  Guest: Thomas Schear, Ph.D.
• Addictions Treatment: Perpetual Powerlessness and Never-Ending Recovery
  Guest: Anne Wayman
• An Alternative View of Addiction and Recovery
  Guest: Stanton Peele, Ph.D.
• Internet Addiction
  Guest: Kimberly Young, Ph.D.
• Medical Treatment of Alcoholism
  Guest: Joseph Volpiccelli, M.D., Ph.D.
• Sexual Addiction
  Guest: Dr. Phillip Sharp
• Sometimes You Can't Make it On Your Own
  Guest: Glenn C.

Book

• Books on Addictions, Addictions Treatment, Self-Help Books

Websites on Addiction Issues

• Art of Healing
• Big Book
• Center for Internet Addiction Recovery Sitemap
• Raw Psychology
• Stanton Peele Addiction Website

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