As defined by the Mayo Clinic, “Drug addiction is a dependence on a street drug or a medication.” An addicted person may not be able to control his/her drug use and may continue using drugs even if it’s driving him/her to serious health complications or tragically — death. As this is such a serious disease, action is required right now.
The Mayo Clinic is a highly accredited medical practice and research group. Click below for a comprehensive list of various drug/substance abuse addictions: symptoms, causes and complications.
Additional Resources:
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator.com
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.com also known as NCADD
NCADD HOPE LINE: 800/NCA-CALL (24-hour Affiliate referral)