Are there different stages in substance use, abuse and addiction?

There are four core stages on the road to addiction. Progress from one stage to the next is neither certain […]

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What drives people to substance use and addiction?

Drug use and abuse by an individual or a group is rarely the result of a single factor. Addiction doesn’t […]

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What other behaviours are addictive?

People can develop addictive behaviours unrelated to substances. Interpersonal relationships can be addictive, as can work, over-eating, gambling and computer […]

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What substances are considered narcotic drugs?

The term ‘drugs’ is not restricted to illegal substances such as hashish, heroin, cocaine or Ecstasy. It also includes substances […]

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What are drugs?

Any substance, whether it’s a liquid, a powder, a spray, a tablet or still in its vegetal state, which affects […]

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What drives people to substance use and addiction?

Drug use and abuse by an individual or a group is rarely the result of a single factor. Addiction doesn’t […]

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What is addiction?

A person is addicted when they are obsessed with something or someone, and their life centres on the object of […]

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