Addiction Treatment Magazine

Addiction as a societal problem is nothing new - since alcohol was first discovered, there were surely a number of people who drank "differently" than others.

Today, addiction has been gaining the attention needed to address this growing problem. Many modern societies have shifted focus from punishment to treatment.

Addiction Treatment Magazine will post the latest information on addiction research and addiction treatment as well as helpful articles on how to address addiction in yourself or a loved one.

Addiction can be used both clinically and metaphorically, but the primary focus here is on addiction as defined by compulsive behavior where the "drug" of choice, whether it be cocaine, alcohol, gambling, food, or cigarettes, has become the controlling factor in a person's life. Addiction is characterized by a driving need to engage in the activity or take the substance regardless of the consequences. It may involve cravings and withdrawal when the drug or activity is not accessible. Addiction is a progressive disease, meaning if you do not address and treat it, it will dominate more and more of a person's life and lead to more and more negative consequences.