By: Amber R. Krempa, Psy.D., M.S.C.E.
Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medication. Substances such as alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine also are considered drugs. When addicted, you may continue using the drug despite the harm it causes. Drug addiction can start with experimental use of a recreational drug in social situations, and, for some people, the drug use becomes more frequent. For others, particularly with opioids, drug addiction begins with exposure to prescribed medications. The risk of addiction and how fast you become addicted can vary by drug choice or family history. Some drugs, such as opioid painkillers, have a higher risk and cause addiction more quickly than others. As time passes, you may need larger doses of the drug to get high. As your drug use increases, you may find that it's increasingly difficult to go without the drug. Attempts to stop drug use may cause intense cravings and make you feel physically ill (withdrawal symptoms). You may need help from your doctor, family, friends, support groups, or an organized treatment program to overcome your drug addiction and stay drug-free. Regardless of the reason for the addiction, or the substance used, there is a solution. For additional information: Bradford Health Service Ann Marie Powell, Community Representative 1000 Hillcrest Road, Suite 304 Mobile, AL 36695 251-295-9717 or 251-753-6669 Alliance Health Center 5000 Highway 39 North Meridian, MS 39301 601-483-6211 or 1-877-863-3094 10/31/2022 09:02:22 am
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