Diagnosis Diagnosing drug addiction (substance use disorder) requires a thorough evaluation and often includes an assessment by a psychiatrist, a psychologist, or a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. Blood, urine or other lab tests are used to assess drug use, but they’re not a diagnostic test for addiction. However, these tests may be used for […]

Overview Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person’s brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medicine. Substances such as alcohol, marijuana and nicotine also are considered drugs. When you’re addicted, you may continue using the drug

Heroin was introduced to many people in the film ‘Trainspotting’ with perhaps the most famous scene dramatising the main character’s shocking heroin withdrawal experience. While the scene may have exaggerated the reality, heroin detox can cause severe withdrawal symptoms that are both extremely unpleasant and potentially dangerous. Despite this, heroin detox is very important in