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What Are the 5 Stages of Addiction for Drugs and Alcohol?

Stages of Addiction

Understanding the 5 stages of addiction for drugs or alcohol can be helpful for avoiding a substance use disorder that can cause many other health complications. Addiction is a complex, progressive disease of the brain. It is defined by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) as “a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug […]