The Differences in Addiction Between Men and Women

However, there are numerous biological, psychological and social differences between men and women that may affect the development, maintenance and treatment of SUDs (Greenfield, Brooks, et al., 2007). This research is particularly critical in light of the narrowing gender gap in the prevalence of SUDs, characterized by an increasing representation of women (Keyes, Grant, & Hasin, 2008; Seedat et al., 2009a). In this manuscript, we provide a critical overview of…

5 March, 2025
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Is cannabis addictive?

They will need a larger amount of the drug to achieve these effects. A few days before my move to California, a Twelve Step acquaintance casually mentioned that what he loved most about his program was the honesty in his life. I made a decision that night that I would not look for a drug supplier when I arrived here. It is beneficial in treating marijuana addiction by helping individuals…

30 January, 2025
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Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms, Timeline & How To Get Help

Anyone who successfully stops drinking for a whole month is more likely to abstain from alcohol for 6 months. Unless you’ve replaced the empty calories of alcoholic drinks with another indulgent food, you’ve probably cut 2000 calories by the second week’s end. You may find your scale reading a pound or two lighter than before. Anti-Inflammatory Foods That Can Help You Feel Better Fast After 7 days, most drinkers will…

3 June, 2024
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Risks, Symptoms, and Recovery

Jesse Quaid is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor- Certified Addiction Specialist (CADC-CAS) who works in the Intake, Insurance and Clinical Records departments at Elevate Addiction Services. Jesse studied business and marketing at the University of North Florida as well as Western Governors University achieving his Bachelors of Science in Business- Marketing Management. Jesse considers the need for helping people with alcohol and drug use to be a personal mission…

9 October, 2023
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