A pandemic is classified as an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of a population. This term is currently being used to ...

Yes, addiction is a disease — it’s a chronic condition. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines addiction as a chronic brain disorder. Addiction doesn’t happen from having ...

Yes, addiction is a disease — it’s a chronic condition. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines addiction as a chronic brain disorder. Addiction doesn’t happen from having ...

You will always be evaluated ethically using only the highest standards set by the American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria to give you the best level of care you need. I'M A STATE APPROVED ...

Creating the American Junkie by Caroline Jean Acker is a fascinating exploration of the development of opiate addiction in the United States at the turn of the century. A major theme of the book ...