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Topic: drug abuse
Definition:

  • excessive use of drugs

    Related tag cloud:

  • substance abuse
  • alcohol abuse
  • addiction
  • alcoholism
  • drugs
  • alcohol
  • marijuana
  • recovery
  • drug addiction
  • cocaine
  • treatment
  • prevention
  • drug
  • heroin
  • chemical dependency
  • mental health
  • counseling
  • intervention
  • abuse
  • drug testing
  • alcoholic
    • Resources:

    National Institute on Drug Abuse
    Comprehensive web-site with research and treatment reports and news. Includes a site for teachers and students with educational materials. Fact sheets on drug abuse, including the most recent economic costs report.
    http://www.nida.nih.gov

    PrevLine: National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
    Organization involved with prevention of drug addiction. Includes databases, research and general information. (Rockville, Maryland)
    http://www.health.org/

    D.A.R.E.
    Provides children with the information and skills they need to live drug and violence free lives.
    http://www.dare.com

    Drug Abuse Statistics
    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration presents national and state prevalence and trends in illegal drug use, the non-medical use of prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
    http://www.DrugAbuseStatistics.samhsa.gov

    The Association For Addiction Professionals
    Professional membership organization that serves counselors who specialize in addiction treatment.
    http://www.naadac.org