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Addiction
Explore resources on addiction, from recognizing concerns and seeking assessment to understanding treatment and continuing recovery. Find guides on alcohol, drugs, nicotine and behavioral difficulties, alongside information for families and people returning to care. These articles help you prepare informed questions about support that fits your circumstances.
Recovery and relapse prevention: continuing support; Family support for mental health and addiction; Relapse prevention and returning to treatment; Discharge and aftercare planning.
Clinically reviewed byDr. Sarah Boss, MD
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Symptoms are understood in context, including overlap and co-occurring needs.
- 01History
- 02Current safety
- 03Patterns
- 04Needs
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