June 2021

Addiction: Stages, signs, seeking treatment

The following sections provide more detail about each of the three stages—binge/intoxication, withdrawal/negative affect, and preoccupation/anticipation—and the neurobiological processes underlying them. The treatment recommended for drug use and any coexisting medical or mental health conditions can vary. The genes people are born with contribute to about half of a person’s risk for addiction. Gender, ethnicity, […]

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