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Most of us know that addiction changes the way the brain works and negatively impacts the body. But the average American probably doesn’t know how addiction works.

Marijuana, like any addictive substance, can cause significant damage to the brain and body. Luckily, some of marijuana’s adverse effects can be reversed by quitting.

Changing your entire life can be an emotional, exhausting, and at times, frustrating experience. Fortunately, you can take the following steps to start building a healthier future while detoxing your body and seeking professional help for drug addiction challenges.

All stimulants, whether they’re prescribed by a doctor or illegally consumed, may be habit-forming, can lead to addiction, and affect the way the body and brain functions.

Different alcoholics drink for different reasons. But researchers have narrowed down some of the common reasons alcoholics drink.

Long-term cocaine use can damage some of the body’s most vital organs, hurt your mental health, damage your brain, and lead to several chronic health problems.

Since the 1990s, opioid use has skyrocketed across America, leading to a national crisis. Luckily, San Diego has several programs in place to help combat the city’s opioid crisis.

Approaching a loved one about their substance use can be tough. That’s why you need to pay close attention to changes you’ve noticed in their appearance, behavior, and habits.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), contingency management (CM), and 12-step facilitation are some of the most common and effective therapy methods used to treat addiction.

Here’s what you need to know about drug addiction and homelessness in California, how the two issues are related, and what we’re doing to help the situation.