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Addiction & Recovery
Alcoholism | 6911 Members |
| Alcoholism is a powerful craving for alcohol which often results in the compulsive consumption of alcohol, an addiction. The cause of this craving is heavily debated, but the most popular beliefs are that it is (1) a chemical or n... | |
Cocaine Addiction & Recovery | 1192 Members |
| Cocaine addiction is the excessive intake of cocaine, and can result in physiological damage, lethargy, depression, or a potentially fatal overdose. Though the immediate craving to do more cocaine is strong and very common, this f... | |
Codependency | 3643 Members |
| A "codependent" is loosely defined as someone who exhibits too much, and often inappropriate, caring for other people's struggles. Codependency advocates claim a codependent may try to change, or feel shame about their most pri... | |
Families & Friends Of Addicts | 2809 Members |
| Addiction affects more than just the individual. This community is dedicated to the families and friends of individuals suffering from any form of addiction. Mental health professionals are increasingly considering alcoholism and ... | |
Food Addiction | 2724 Members |
| Compulsive overeating is characterised by an addiction to food. An individual suffering from compulsive overeating disorder engages in frequent episodes of uncontrolled eating, or binging, during which they may feel frenzied or ou... | |
Gambling Addiction & Recovery | 1208 Members |
| Compulsive gambling is an urge or addiction to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. A preferred term among many professionals is problem gambling, as few people described by the term experience true co... | |
Heroin Addiction & Recovery | 701 Members |
| Heroin or diacetylmorphine (INN) is a semi-synthetic opioid. It is the 3,6-diacetyl derivative of morphine (hence diacetylmorphine) and is synthesised from it by acetylation. The white crystalline form is commonly the hydrochlorid... | |
Inhalant Abuse & Recovery | 65 Members |
| Inhalants are a chemically diverse group of psychoactive substances composed of organic solvents and volatile substances commonly found in more than 1000 common household products, such as adhesives, hair spray, air fresheners, ga... | |
Internet Addiction | 310 Members |
| Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is a theorized disorder coined by Ivan Goldberg, M.D., in 1997. It is compared to pathological gambling as diagnosed by the DSM-IV. Dr. Goldberg, along with Kimberly Young, Psy.D. are currently lo... | |
Marijuana Addiction & Recovery | 1357 Members |
| The drug cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, is produced from parts of the cannabis plant, primarily the cured flowers and gathered trichomes of the female plant. The major active chemical compound tetrahydrocannabinol, commonl... | |
Meth Addiction & Recovery | 645 Members |
| Methamphetamine (also referred to as methylamphetamine or desoxyephedrine) is a synthetic stimulant drug used for both medicinal and recreational purposes (see Legal issues). Methamphetamine is highly psychologically addictive. Li... | |
Prescription Drug Abuse | 1015 Members |
| A prescription drug (or POM Prescription Only Medicine, in UK) is a licensed medicine that is regulated by legislation to require a prescription before it can be obtained. The term is used to distinguish it from over the counter d... | |
Sex / Pornography Addiction | 1582 Members |
| Sexual addiction, also sometimes called sexual compulsion, is a postulated form of psychological addiction to sexual intercourse and other sexual behavior. There is no consensus in the medical community that sexual addiction ac... | |
Shopping Addiction | 500 Members |
| Oniomania (also known as shopping addiction or shopaholism), is the compulsive desire to shop. Although not a DSM-IV recognized disorder, oniomania has recently received increased media attention. Similar to other compulsive behav... | |
Smoking Addiction & Recovery | 3652 Members |
| Tobacco smoke contains a stimulant nicotine which forms a strong physical and psychological chemical dependence (addiction). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claim that nicotine is a "very addictive drug" that can be... | |
Video Game Addiction | 320 Members |
| Game addiction is a form of psychological addiction related to a compulsive use of computer and video games, most notably MMORPGs - open ended, online video games known for their depth, breadth, and social interaction. People suff... | |
