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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 .
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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.
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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
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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.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Treatment and Help - Addiction Technology Transfer Center
This document links to a national directory of drug abuse and alcoholism treatment programs and related hotlines.
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Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
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