Condition
Addiction
A condition in which a person keeps using alcohol or drugs despite harm, often with cravings and loss of control.
Also called: substance use disorder, drug addiction, chemical dependency, substance abuse, drug abuse
Who Can Help with Addiction?
- Counselors
A licensed mental health professional who provides talk therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about addiction and what is right for you.