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Title: Treatment and recovery. Author: Raia S. Journal: N J Nurse; 2005; 35(1):14. PubMed ID: 15790011. Abstract: Addiction is a chronic, progressive, fatal disease. It is a primary disease, not caused by any other disease process. It has recognizable symptoms that if left untreated, can lead to premature death, deterioration of physical conditions, social withdrawal and disintegration of all support systems. The family and co-workers are affected as well. There is no cure, but we know that treatment works! Don't stand by while someone you care about needs help. Nurses helping nurses, let's take care of our own.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]