Addiction rewires the brain’s core systems, the ones that control motivation, impulse control, and decision-making. It’s not a moral failing or a lack of willpower. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), over 46 million people in the United States met the criteria for substance use disorder in 2021.
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Addiction doesn’t just damage the body. It quietly dismantles how people see themselves and their place in the world. What you can’t see is how it eats away at their sense of worth, and that invisible damage keeps the cycle spinning.
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Adderall is a widely prescribed medication for ADHD and narcolepsy, but it is also commonly misused for its stimulant effects.
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Supporting someone struggling with opioid addiction can feel overwhelming, heartbreaking, confusing, and exhausting all at once. When it’s a family member, partner, or close friend, the emotional weight is even heavier. Drug addiction often creates feelings of helplessness and frustration, leaving loved ones unsure of how to respond with both compassion and effective action.
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You started taking benzodiazepines because they helped – maybe with anxiety, maybe with sleep, maybe just to get through the day. Now you’re wondering what happens when you try to stop, and the stories you’ve heard online have you worried.
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Substance abuse prevention plays a vital role in helping individuals and communities make healthier choices. At Longleaf Recovery & Wellness, we believe education is the foundation of effective prevention.
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A common question among cocaine users and others who may be subject to drug testing is how long the drug stays detectable in the system.
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If you’re asking, “What is polysubstance abuse in the simplest terms?”—it’s the use of more than one substance at the same time or within a short period to amplify or alter the effects.
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Substance-induced mood disorder is a mental health condition triggered by the use of drugs or alcohol. Unlike traditional mood disorders, which arise independently of substance use, this condition is directly linked to the effects of substances on the brain and nervous system.
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The term “gateway drug” refers to substances like alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana that are perceived as potential entry points to more dangerous and addictive drugs. According
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