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Drug Use and Addiction


Addiction Statistics - Data on Addiction in the United States

Of the nearly 140 million people 12 and older who drink alcohol, over 20% of them suffer from alcohol abuse or addiction; Drug abuse and ...

Common Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse - DrugAbuse.com

When a full-blown substance use disorder (SUD) develops, it can be extremely difficult to stop using drugs without professional treatment.2 Drug ...

Substance Use: Statistics | Wisconsin Department of Health Services

This report is published every year with information on the calendar year in which complete data sets on money spent and people served are available.

Reducing the Stigma of Addiction - Johns Hopkins Medicine

The U.S. has experienced a devastating rise in drug overdose deaths in recent years. Between 1999 and 2020, more than 800,000 Americans died from drug ...

Addiction should be treated, not penalized - Nature

Drug use continues to be penalized, despite the fact that punishment does not ameliorate substance use disorders or related problems.

Understanding Self-Medication: Drugs, Alcohol, and Mental Health

Many use drugs or alcohol to cope with mental illness, but it can worsen symptoms. Explore dual diagnosis and the importance of integrated support services.

Harm Reduction Principles

Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use.

Addiction Statistics - Facts On Drug And Alcohol Use

Whether it's a problem with alcohol, opioids, cocaine, or any other substance, addiction kills thousands of Americans every year and impacts millions of lives.

Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch - CDPH - CA.gov

The California Department of Public Health is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of Californians.

How drugs affect your body - Better Health Channel

Making sure you know the risks and harms associated with alcohol or drug use can help you stay safe and reduce harm. Not all drug use leads to dependence. And ...

Risk and Protective Factors | Youth.gov

Research shows that the risk for substance abuse and other adverse behaviors increases as the number of risk factors increases, and that protective factors may ...

Why are Drugs so Hard to Quit? - YouTube

People can heal from an addiction—especially when they get the support they need to relieve withdrawal symptoms, navigate triggers, ...

NAADAC

Enter your search term & enter. Esc or X to close. NAADAC Logo. The Association for Addiction Professionals. About · Affiliates · Contact · Career ...

Why Teens Drink and Experiment with Drugs

1. Other people. Teenagers see lots of people consuming various substances. They see their parents and other adults drinking alcohol, smoking or vaping and ...

Five Psychological Effects of Drug Addiction | RACNJ

Because the risk factors for mental health and substance abuse are comparable, this may be attributed to the fact that drug addiction can cause ...

Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute

The Institute's staff of clinical and social psychologists, epidemiologists, public health experts, and information specialists work to improve our ...

FSSA: DMHA: Risk and protective factors for substance use - IN.gov

Not everyone who experiences a risk factor will use alcohol or drugs. The goal in prevention is to reduce risk factors and strengthen protective factors. Risk ...

UNODC/WHO International Standards on Drug Use Prevention

Prevention strategies based on scientific evidence working with families, schools, and communities can ensure that children and youth, ...

Drug addiction: getting help - NHS

If you have a problem with drugs, there's a wide range of services that can help.

Understanding the Relationship Between Poverty and Addiction

The relationship between addiction and poverty is complicated. Lower income people are slightly more likely to struggle with drug or alcohol abuse.