Addiction

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Addiction

Addiction is a primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by continuous or periodic: impaired control over alcohol/other drug use, preoccupation with alcohol/drugs, use of alcohol/drugs despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking, most notably denial.

Addiction is a multifactorial disease
Addiction is treatable
Co-occuring disorders are common
Effective treatment helps
People with addiction get better
Recovery and remission are possible
Addicted people in all stages of addiction and recovery deserve effective medical care, treatment, and non-discrimination.

Student Health Services offers assessment and evaluation of addictions, severity of addictions, and co-occurring disorders. Referrals are made to treatment programs(inpatient or outpatient) in the community if necessary. Individual therapy and 12 step support groups are available on campus.

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Self Help Resources

HBO:Addiction - HBO.com's Addiction website brings together many of America's top addiction experts to explain that addiction is a medical condition.
Addiction Recovery Basics - Addiction recovery basics, resources for entering addiction recovery and developing sober living skills.
Teen Health - Find out what you can do if you think you or a friend has a drug or alcohol addiction. Explains signs, getting help, and staying clean.
Addiction Search - Addiction Search is a comprehensive site dedicated to providing health consumers and professionals with up-to-date, research-based information.
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Student Health Services | 801.863.8876 | ROOM SC-221

Last Updated 5/3/12