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 (drug) leads to health issues or problems at work, school, or home....
Read Article Now Book Mark Article- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- www.cdc.gov/pwid/addiction.html
- 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
- Alcohol use disorders - InDepth(In-Depth)
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Review Date: 11/12/2022
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.