Chemical dependence - resources
Substance use - resources; Drug abuse - resources; Resources - chemical dependenceInformation
The following organizations are a good resource for information on drug dependence:
Drug dependence:
Substance use disorder occurs when a person's use of alcohol or another substance (prescribed medicine or illegal drug) leads to health issues or pro...
Read Article Now Book Mark Article- National Institute on Drug Abuse -- nida.nih.gov
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration -- www.samhsa.gov
- USA.gov -- www.usa.gov/mental-health-substance-abuse
- US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus -- medlineplus.gov/drugsandyoungpeople.html
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Review Date: 11/12/2022
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