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- What is Addiction?
- Introduction to What is An Addiction
- Definition of Addiction
- Definiton of Addiction Continued
- The Addiction Definition Compared to Other Addiction Terms
- How Do I Know if I Have An Addiction?
- Why Don't They Just Stop? Addiction and the Loss of Control
- Is Alcoholism a Disease?
- Addiction Statistics: How Big of a Problem Is It?
- A Brief History of Alcoholism
- What Causes Addiction?
- Introduction to Causes of Addiction
- The Many Causes of Addiction and Bio-Psych-Social-Spiritual Model
- Biological Causes of Addiction
- Disease Model of Addiction and Recovery Implications
- Evolutionary Model of Addiction and Recovery Implications
- Psychological Causes of Addiction
- Learning Theory of Addiction and Recovery Implications:
- Social Learning Theory of Addiction and Recovery Implications
- Cognitive (Expectancy) Theory of Addiction and Recovery Implications
- Educational Model of Addiction and Recovery Implications
- Developmental Model of Addiction and Recovery Implications
- Sociological Causes of Addiction and the Temperance Model
- General Systems Theory of Addiction and Recovery Implications
- Sociocultural Model of Addiction and Recovery Implications
- Public Health Model of Addiction and Recovery Implications
- Moral and Spiritual Causes of Addiction
- Addiction and Personal Responsibility: A Fundamental Conflict
- Personal Responsibility and Locus of Control
- Controversies in the Addiction Field: Change Versus Acceptance
- Conflict between 12-Step Anonymous Groups and Science: A Historical Perspective
- Conflict between 12-Step Anonymous Groups and Science Continued
- How Do You Get Addicted?
- Introduction to How Do You Get Addicted?
- The Biology of Addiction and Recovery
- How Does Addiction Affect the Brain?
- Addiction Changes the Brain's Chemistry
- Addiction Changes the Brain's Communication Pathways
- Addiction Changes Brain Structures and Their Functioning
- Impaired Decision-making, Impulsivity, and Compulsivity: Addictions' Effect on the Cerebral Cortex
- Drug Seeking and Cravings: Addictions' Effect on the Brain's Reward System
- Habit Formation, Craving, Withdrawal, and Relapse Triggers: Addictions' Effect on the Amygdala
- Stress Regulation and Withdrawal: Addictions' Effect on the Hypothalamus
- The Good News: The Brain Also Helps to Reverse Addiction
- The Psychology of Addiction and Recovery
- Learning Theory and Addiction
- Classical Conditioning and Addiction
- Operant Conditioning and Addiction
- Social Learning Theory and Addiction
- Cognitive Theory and Addiction (Thoughts, Beliefs, Expectations)
- Cognitive Theory and Addiction Continued
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Improving Coping Skills
- Addiction and Other Psychological Disorders
- Developmental Theory and Addiction
- Recovery from Addiction: The Psychology of Motivation and Change
- Addiction: Social and Cultural Influences
- Addiction and Sociological Influences: Culture and Ethnicity
- Recovery from Addiction: Becoming Aware of Cultural Influences
- Recovery from Addiction: The Powerful Influence of Families
- Recovery from Addiction: Social Support
- The Spirituality of Addiction & Recovery
- The Spirituality of Addiction & Recovery Continued
- Incorporating Spirituality into Recovery from Addiction
- Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
- How Do You Know If You Have An Addiction?
- The Diagnostic Criteria for Substance Use Disorders (Addiction)
- The Diagnostic Criteria of Substance-Induced Disorders
- Alcohol-Related Disorders
- Caffeine-Use Disorders
- Cannabis-Related Disorders (Marijuana)
- Hallucinogen-Related Disorders
- Inhalant-Related Disorders
- Opioid-Related Disorders (Heroin, Oxycontin®, Vicodin® and other pain medications)
- Sedative-, Hypnotic-, Or Anxiolytic-Related Disorders
- Stimulant Use Disorder: Amphetamine Type (e.g., methamphetamine)
- Tobacco-Related Disorders
- Other Substance-Related Diagnosis and Unspecified Other Substance-Related Disorder
- Activity Addictions (Behavioral Addictions)
- Gambling Disorder (Addiction)
- Sexual Addiction and Pornography Addiction
- Other Activity (or Behavioral) Addictions: Internet Gaming Disorder (Addiction)
- Other Activity (or Behavioral) Addictions: Food Addiction
- Addiction and Other Psychological Disorders
- Addiction and Eating Disorders
- Addiction and Personality Disorders
- Addiction with Depression, Anxiety, and Compulsive Disorders
- Summary of the Diagnostic Process
- Treatment for Addiction
- Treatment for Addiction
- Natural Recovery: Recovery from Addiction Without Treatment
- Natural Recovery Continued
- Choosing An Effective Treatment Approach: Evidenced-Based Practices
- What Makes An Addictions Treatment Effective?
- Biological Approaches to Addiction Treatment: Medications
- The Role of Medication in Addictions Treatment
- Pharmacologic Medications for Addictions Treatment
- Pharmacologic Medications for Addictions Treatment: Part II
- Psychological Approaches to Addiction Treatment
- Motivation for Change: The Stages of Change Model
- Motivation for Change Continued
- Types of Evidenced-Based (Effective) Treatments for Addiction: Motivational Interviewing
- Relapse Prevention Therapy
- Contingency Management
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- What The Pros Know: The Practical Recovery Model
- Social Approaches Addictions Recovery
- A Cultural Approach to Addictions Treatment: Harm Reduction
- Family Approaches to Addictions Treatment: CRAFT, Intervention And Al-Anon
- The Social Support Approach to Addictions Recovery: Recovery Support Groups
- Self-Empowering Support Groups for Addiction Recovery: Smart Recovery
- Moderation Management
- Women for Sobriety
- LifeRing Secular Recovery and Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS)
- Summary of Self-Empowering Support Groups
- Spiritual Approaches to Addiction Recovery
- 12-Step Support Groups: Groups That End With "Anonymous"
- 12-Step Support Groups: Part II
- 12-Step Support Groups: Part III
- Expanding Addiction Treatment Choices in the United States
- Developing a Personal Action Plan for Addiction Recovery: Part I
- Developing a Personal Action Plan for Addiction Recovery: Part II
- References
- Resources
- Frequentlly Asked Questions about Addiction
- What is Addiction?
News
- FDA Approves 1st Generic Nasal Spray Against Opioid Overdose
- Do American Adults Drink Too Much? Study Says Yes
- In Most States, Insurance Won't Cover Addiction Treatments
- Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl Soaring: Report
- Many With Opioid Addiction Don't Get Meds That Can Help
- Among Rich Nations, U.S. Has Highest Rate of Fatal Drug ODs
- How Heavy Drinking Might Boost Your Appetite for Alcohol
- Opioid Addicts Are Overdosing on Diarrhea Drug
- Many Addiction Centers Lack Anti-Opioid Meds: Study
- Are Some Opioid Abusers Using Their Pets to Get the Drugs?
- 30 more
- 1-800-662-HELP: Too Few Opioid Users Aware of Lifesaving Helpline
- At Risk for an Opioid OD? There's an App for That
- After Opioid OD, Most Patients Can Leave Hospital in an Hour
- Advice for Battling Opioid Addiction
- U.S. Opioid Addiction Crisis Is Top Health Story of 2018
- Opioid OD Deaths Soaring Among Native Americans
- Today's More Potent Pot Means Higher Odds for Dependence: Study
- U.S. OD Death Rate Worst Among Wealthier Nations
- Breaking the Smoking-Drinking Connection
- Fentanyl-Laced Crack Cocaine a Deadly New Threat
- Workers' Comp Often a Gateway to Opioid Abuse: Study
- Firsthand 9/11 Exposure Fueling Alcohol- and Drug-Related Deaths: Study
- Is Pot Addictive? Study Shows Withdrawal Symptoms Can Occur
- A Couple's Tough Trek Back From Opioid Addiction
- Sleepy Teens More Prone to Drug Use, Suicide Attempts
- Genes May Control How Tough It Is to Stop Drinking
- New Treatment Approved for Opioid Dependence
- Alcohol Helps Kill 2.8 Million People Globally Each Year
- Resetting E-Prescriptions for Opioids Helps Curb Use: Study
- Treatment for Opioid Abuse Grows, but Many on Medicaid Don't Receive It
- Risky Prescribing Boosts Opioid Death Risk
- Native American Teens at Higher Risk for Substance Abuse
- Pot Still a Drug of Choice for Many U.S. Adults
- Parkinson's Meds Tied to Higher Rate of Gambling, Sex Addiction Than Thought
- FDA Approves Non-Opioid Medication to Treat Opioid Withdrawal
- Hit Hard by Opioid Crisis, Appalachian States Expand Clean-Needle Programs
- Programs That Monitor Opioid Painkillers May Drive Some to Heroin
- Racial Divide Narrows in Opioid Prescribing in U.S.
- Fentanyl Now Drives Drug Overdose Deaths in U.S.
- Health Tip: Talk to Your Kids About Alcohol
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Book & Media Reviews
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Videos
- Technology Addiction
- Why People Can Become Addicted to Opioids
- The Swiss Cheese Model of Drug Addiction
- The 7 Skills for Addiction-Free Living: Alternatives to Substance Abuse
- Teen Drug Use: 2014 Monitoring The Future Survey Results
- Sex and Gender Differences of Importance to Addiction Science
- How to Tell if a Loved One is Abusing Opioids
- Why Addiction is a “Disease” and Why Is It Important
- NIDA Emerging Drugs-Methylone and Molly
- Addiction: Treat It Like a disease
- 43 more
- Treatment of Addiction
- Designed to Drink? The Genetics of Alcoholism
- Treatment of Addiction
- Women and Addiction: Why Gender Matters
- New Research on Addiction Issues and LGBTQ Community
- Designed to Drink? The Genetics of Alcoholism
- Gaming disorder: questions and answers
- What is Addiction?
- ADHD & Risk of Adult Drug Use
- Energy Drink Sparking More ER Visits
- Addiction Video
- Why are Drugs So Hard To Quit
- Anyone Can Become Addicted to Drugs
- Substance Use: Addiction Theories New Treatments and the Role of Doctoring in Society
- The Impact of Changing Social Behaviors on Teen Drug Use
- Teen Substance Use
- Cannabis Effects on Driving Performance
- Addiction: Learning to Forget
- Are You Talking to Your Kids about Prescription Drugs?
- Addiction: What Can I Do About It?
- Addiction: Treat It Like a disease
- Addiction: What Is It?
- How to Help Your Child Succeed When Addiction Trouble Hits
- One in 4 People Prescribed Opioids Progresses to Longer-Term Prescriptions
- NIDA’s Dr. Phil Skolnick discusses intranasal naloxone
- "Eyes On" Research in Drugged Driving
- How Will Anti-Drug Vaccines Be Used? An Interview With Dr. Thomas Kosten
- Opioid Use in Pregnancy: A Community’s Approach
- Naloxone Rescue Kits
- Living Without Fear
- Chronic Pain, Heroin, and the US Epidemic of Opioid Abuse
- Hooked, Hacked, Hijacked: Reclaim Your Brain from Addictive Living
- Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment
- The Reward Circuit: How the Brain Responds to Cocaine
- The Reward Circuit: How the Brain Responds to Methamphetamine
- The Reward Circuit: How the Brain Responds to Marijuana
- The Reward Circuit: How the Brain Responds to Natural Rewards and Drugs
- Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) for Addictions Video (vol. 1)
- Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictions (vol. 2)
- Prescription Opioid Misuse
- Substance Use Disorders/Addictions - Clinical Overview
- Addiction in the Elderly
- Teenagers, ADHD, and Substance Abuse
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