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What To Expect During The Rehab Admissions Process
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Choosing to seek help for a substance abuse problem is a massively difficult (and...
How Does Alcohol Affect Dopamine Levels?
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Psychological Effects of Alcohol Abuse
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Alcohol abuse has many physical and psychological effects on the user. The physical...
What Are The Stages of Alcoholism?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Alcohol addiction, like many types of substance abuse, does not happen overnight. It...
How Long Does Drug and Alcohol Addiction Typically Last?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Addiction is a chronic disease that a person will live with forever. That does not mean...