Drugs A to Z | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Community misused or used drugs chart in an A to Z listing Basic information on drugs with addictive potential, including how they are used, how they make people feel, and their health effects, including risk for substance use disorder Treatment options for substance use disorders related to these drugs are also included
NIDA. NIH. GOV | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) NIDA's mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health NIDA is one of the National Institutes of Health
Understanding Drug Use and Addiction DrugFacts Provides an overview of drug use and addiction, including what happens in the brain during drug use, why some people become addicted while others don't, and the importance of prevention
Trends Statistics | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) NIDA uses multiple sources to monitor the prevalence and trends regarding drug use in the United States The resources cover a variety of drug-related issues, including information on drug use, emergency room data, prevention and treatment programs, and other research findings
Drugs and the Brain | National Institute on Drug Abuse Why are drugs more addictive than natural rewards? For the brain, the difference between normal rewards and drug rewards can be likened to the difference between someone whispering into your ear and someone shouting into a microphone
Addiction and Health | National Institute on Drug Abuse What are the other health consequences of drug addiction? People with addiction often have one or more associated health issues, which could include lung or heart disease, stroke, cancer, or mental health conditions Imaging scans, chest X-rays, and blood tests can show the damaging effects of long-term drug use throughout the body For example, it is now well-known that tobacco smoke can
Substance Use and Military Life DrugFacts - National Institute on Drug . . . Service members can face dishonorable discharge and even criminal prosecution for a positive drug test, which can discourage illicit drug use Once active duty personnel leave the military some protective influences are gone, and substance use and other mental health issues become of greater concern