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Addiction

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When you’re stuck in the cycle of addiction, recovery can seem out of reach. But no matter how powerless you feel, change is possible with the right treatment, coping strategies, and support. Don’t give up, even if you’ve tried and failed before.

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Helping Someone with a Drug Addiction

Supporting a loved one’s recovery from drug abuse

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Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a drinking problem

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Helping Someone with a Drinking Problem

Tips for helping a loved one get sober

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Underage Drinking and Teen Alcohol Use

How to help your child or teen.

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Overcoming Alcohol Addiction

How to stop drinking and start recovery

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Drug Abuse and Addiction

Warning signs, symptoms, and how substance abuse develops

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Overcoming Drug Addiction

A guide to help you cope with cravings and deal with relapse

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Support Groups: Types, Benefits, and What to Expect

Is a support group right for you?

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Smartphone Addiction

Tips for breaking free of compulsive smartphone use

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Social Media and Mental Health

Changing your habits to avoid anxiety, depression, isolation, and FOMO

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Opioid Addiction

Tips for treatment and recovery

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How to Quit Smoking

Tips for kicking your cigarette habit for good

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Self-Medicating Depression, Anxiety, and Stress

Find healthier ways to change how you feel

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Understanding Addiction

New insights into the causes of addiction

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Cutting and Self-Harm

How to feel better without hurting yourself

Young woman, alcoholic drink in hand, staring forlornly at bottle

Almost Alcoholic

Is My (or My Loved One’s) Drinking a Problem?

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Gambling Problems and Addiction

How to stop gambling and regain control of your life

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Compulsive Gambling and Anxiety

Self-Help Exercises for Anxiety to Relieve the Gambling Urge

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Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Coping with addiction and a mental health problem


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Binge Drinking

Help if you have trouble stopping drinking once you start


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Women and Alcohol

The hidden risks of drinking


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Alcohol and Older Adults

How to cut back if you’re drinking to cope with the challenges of aging


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Vaping

The health risks in young people and how to quit


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Staying Social When You Quit Drinking

Cutting down on alcohol doesn’t have to mean losing your social life