http://www.transformationstreatment.com/types-of-addiction.html Learn more about the various types of addiction. en-us Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:20:23 GMT Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:20:23 GMT http://www.transformationstreatment.com/alcohol-addiction.html "When living with a person who has an addiction to alcohol, families often struggle to find ways to help the addict change and get well...." Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:28:49 GMT http://www.transformationstreatment.com/alcohol-addiction.html http://www.transformationstreatment.com/cocaine-addiction.html "While cocaine can cause euphoria, people who suffer from cocaine addiction also suffer from a variety of negative reactions to the drug — mostly in the form of withdrawal symptoms. Many people become cocaine addicts because....." 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