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    Addiction (Dependence)
    Addiction is a chronic, progressive, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive use of one or more substances that results in physical, psychological, or social harm to the individual . details...
    U.S. Department of Labor
    Addiction Recovery
    Recovery is the process of overcoming both physical and psychological dependence on a psychoactive drug, with a commitment to sobriety. details...
    U.S. Department of Labor
    Addiction Screening & Assessment
    Screening is a preliminary evaluation that attempts to determine whether key features of drug abuse are present in an individual. Assessment is a thorough evaluation designed to definitively establish details...
    U.S. Department of Labor
    Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
    Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network is dedicated to identifying and advancing opportunities for improving addiction treatment.  details...
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Addiction Technology Transfer Centers Internet Links and Resources
    Browse this index of internet links and resources related to substance abuse addiction treatment and technology. Available links and resources include drug and alcohol information; treatment/preventio details...
    Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
    Addiction Technology Transfer Centers Product Database
    Search this database for information on all of the curriculum and training products developed by the Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTC). One of the goals of the Centers is "to strengthen add details...
    Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
    AddictionTreatment
    The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines drug addiction treatment as an application of planned procedures to identify and change patterns of behavior that are maladaptive, destructive details...
    U.S. Department of Labor
    Treatment and Help - Addiction Technology Transfer Center
    This document links to a national directory of drug abuse and alcoholism treatment programs and related hotlines. details...
    Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
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