You may have heard the term “addictive personality” referring to someone who easily becomes addicted to something – drugs, alcohol, gambling, or even the thrill that can come with a dangerous adventure. What are the signs of an addictive personality, and what can you do if you think you might have one? What Defines an Addictive Personality? […]
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Having a mental illness such as depression can contribute to the development of a substance use disorder – drugs or alcohol can be a way for a person to “self-medicate” to take away the pain that the illness can cause. There are different ways to deal with depression, but it can be hard sometimes to get
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Substance use disorder (SUD) affects every individual who experiences it differently. The variations, however, are especially apparent among men and women. These contrasting patterns of SUD that often occur in men and women may be better addressed in gender-specific settings, or men-only and women-only SUD treatment programs. DIFFERENT PATTERNS OF SUD EXPERIENCED BY MEN AND
