Addiction/Substance Abuse

Drug addiction is a brain disease that affects your self-control and judgment. It causes intense cravings for drugs or alcohol and interferes with your ability to resist impulses.

If you or someone you know is addicted, get help from a doctor or therapist who specializes in treating drug addiction. You'll probably need a combination of treatments, which may include medications and behavioral therapies.

Be ready to make lifestyle changes, too. Going through withdrawal is an uncomfortable experience. But quitting drugs completely offers the best chance of long-term recovery.