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Contrary to popular belief, addiction isn’t a character flaw. It is a chronic disease that develops when a person becomes psychologically or physically dependent on a drug. A person becomes addicted because drugs and alcohol change the way the brain works. This makes it hard for someone to stop using. There are a variety of factors that make an individual more likely to develop an addiction. Here are some of them.

There is no single road to recovery for someone with an addiction. Recovery is different from person to person, which is why there are so many different paths to sobriety. One thing is for certain — recovery takes commitment and patience

If you are the spouse, sibling, parent or close friend of someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, it is important to understand the role you play in your loved one’s addiction recovery — and that role is to be part of the recovery process.

It is imperative to be prepared for stress and to practice good self-care while in recovery. Learning how to properly care for your body and mind is essential. Here are some ideas to help you take control during addiction recovery.

If you or someone you love is a recovering addict, understanding your legal rights is the first step in protecting those rights.

You've just accomplished a big goal — becoming sober. Now, it is time to return to work. Here are some tips.

Learn more about the seven primary types of drugs so you can properly communicate valuable information to a treatment facility that will help with your addiction recovery.

The decision to pursue rehab is a big one. While you may want to get clean and sober, you’ve heard so many myths about rehab that you question if it’s the right choice for you. Separate facts from fiction as you address rehab myths and pursue the important treatment that could change your life.

If you or a loved one is about to start the journey to sobriety, it is important to know what drugs require detox. By understanding the drugs and substances that require drug detox, extreme pain, discomfort and fatal withdrawal symptoms can be avoided.

The following do's and don'ts can offer you a general idea on what you should or shouldn't do when trying to get a loved one to agree to seek help for an addiction.