Addiction: Overview

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  • Blood Alcohol

    06/23/06, Healthwise

    A blood alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol (ethanol) in your body. Alcohol is quickly absorbed into the blood and can be measured within minutes of having an alcoholic drink. The amount of alcohol in the blood reaches its high

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  • Toxicology Tests

    06/23/06, Healthwise

    A toxicology test checks blood or urine for the presence of drugs. In rare cases, stomach contents, sweat, or saliva may also be checked.

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  • Alcohol Abuse and Dependence

    10/02/07, Healthwise

    This topic is about alcohol abuse and dependence in adults. If you are looking for information about teens or children, see the topic Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

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  • Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse

    09/13/06, Healthwise

    Many teens try alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, but using these substances is not safe or legal. Some teens try these substances only a few times and stop. Others can't control their cravings for them. This is substance abuse.

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  • How to stop drinking alcohol

    10/02/07, Healthwise

    You can take steps today to stop drinking. Your first step might be to see your doctor, contact a support group, or set a date in the near future to stop. While some people can stop drinking on their own, others need medical help to ma

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  • Helping a person get treatment for alcohol abuse or dependence

    10/02/07, Healthwise

    Helping a person to stop drinking can:

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  • Alcohol and Drug Problems

    02/23/07, Healthwise

    The overuse or abuse of alcohol (alcoholism) or other drugs is called substance abuse. It is common and costly. It can cause or worsen many medical problems and can destroy families and lives.

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  • Responding to teen substance use

    09/13/06, Healthwise

    Use of alcohol, cigarettes, inhalants, and other drugs among adolescents is a major concern for parents. Preteens and teens are starting to use harmful and illegal substances at younger ages. Teen drinking, smoking, and drug use can af

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  • Sex and Love Addiction

    10/10/02, Psychology Today

    Sex and Love Addiction

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  • Relapsing: The Vicious Cycle

    01/01/98, Psychology Today

    Viewing alcoholism as a disease may contribute to relapse.

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