Drug Addiction vs Drug Dependence

These brain adaptations often lead to the person becoming less and less able to derive pleasure from other things they once enjoyed, like food, sex, or social activities. The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that tolerance occurs in a drug or alcohol user...

Addiction: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Types & Treatment

Learning about addiction and how not to enable a person is one way you can help them. Having the ongoing support of loved ones and access to professionals can make all the difference. At every step of the way, support from friends, peers, and family is useful, but...