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DEFINITION Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive worry and irrational fear about everyday situations. These feelings interfere with daily activities, are difficult to control and can last a … Continue reading →

If you’re regularly having trouble either falling or staying asleep (insomnia), make an appointment with your doctor. Treatment is available — but it depends on what’s causing your insomnia. Sometimes, an underlying medical or sleep disorder can be found and … Continue reading →

Drug addiction treatments include organized inpatient or outpatient treatment programs, counseling, and self-help groups to help you resist using the addictive drug again. Depending on your level of addiction, you may need steps to help you withdraw from using the … Continue reading →

Dependence on drugs can create a number of life-changing complications. They can include: •Health problems. Drug addiction can lead to a range of both short- and long-term mental and physical health problems. These depend on what drug is taken. •Unconsciousness, … Continue reading →

People of any age, sex or economic status can become addicted to a drug. However, certain factors can affect the likelihood of your developing an addiction: •Family history of addiction. Drug addiction is more common in some families and likely … Continue reading →