Addictions

The use of substances or activities harmful by nature or in harmful quantities.

Sub-headings:

Alcohol

Illegal Drugs

Nicotine

Prescription Drugs

Process

Addictions to certain behavioral processes, i.e. series of events or relationships that together form a process. These include co-dependency, workaholism, sex addiction, eating, and gambling.

Resources in this category:

Addiction Treatment Forum
http://www.atforum.com/

"Our goal is to serve the addiction treatment community - both professionals and patients - as reporters of what has happened, what is happening today, and what might happen to further the successful treatment of drug addictions. Since addiction treatment is a very broad field, over the years, our primary focus has been on opiate addiction and the benefits of methadone treatment."

The Week Online with DRCNet
http://www.stopthedrugwar.org/

Latest issue of an electronic newsletter by the Drug Reform Coordination Network, generally advocating legalization of drugs. It covers the entire spectrum of Drug War-affected issues, including Sentencing Reform, Decriminalization, Asset forfeiture Reform, Drug Education, Medical Marijuana, Needle Exchange, Chronic Pain, Drug War Militarization, and more.