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This article defines "addiction"; describes the biological, psychological, and social risk factors for and protective factors against addiction; and provides overviews of the various therapeutic and treatment options available for people experiencing addiction.
This month, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced three funding opportunities to strengthen mental health and substance use systems and services for people with or affected by HIV: