Addiction is a chronic disorder proposed to be precipitated by a combination of genetic, biological/pharmacological and social factors. Addiction is characterized by the repeated use of substances or behaviors despite clear evidence of morbidity secondary to such use.
| addictions.co.uk : Information on alcohol addiction, drug addiction and other addictions - http://www.addictions.co.uk/ Advice and information on alcohol addiction, drug addiction, sex addiction, gambling addiction, co-dependency, shopping addiction, internet addiction, exercise addiction and other addictions - [Read more] |
| CAMH: Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH)-- - http://www.camh.net/ Canadian research facility and hospital which provides direct patient care. Includes searchable database... - [Read more] |
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| The Division of Addiction Services - http://www.state.nj.us/health/as/addsrvs.htm The Division of Mental Health Services (DMHS) serves adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses and children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. - [Read more] |