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Substance use disorder

Find out everything you need to know about substance use disorder, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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Success Story: Eileen Stafford
Discover how this RealAger stopped smoking and started living.

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Walking Helped Me Quit Smoking and Lose Weight
Walking itself is a reward -- but so is losing 60 pounds

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What kind of counseling works for people with addictions?
Western psychology is rooted in individuality and competition, which can be detrimental to people wi...

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How Does an Opioid Addiction Start?
Understand the physical and mental factors at play—and why overdose deaths are on the rise.

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Why are prescription pain medications addictive?
Prescription pain medications like opioids are a major cause of addiction. Nora Volkow, MD, Director...

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A Guide to Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Learn about patches, gums, lozenges, nasal sprays and inhalers that may help smokers wean themsel...

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How to Quit Smoking Once and For All
Say farewell to your cigarettes by sticking with this step-by-step plan.

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6 Smoking Myths That Are Keeping You Sick
Don't let these misconceptions keep you from quitting.

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9 Ways to Use Opioids Safely
Opioids are powerful pain meds that can be extremely addictive. See how to dodge common opioid pitfa...

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Can I do all of my addiction therapy in one program?
It is common for people who have one addiction to have another type of addiction. In this video, Dr....