Substance dependence

Drug abuse is a serious public health problem that affects almost every community and family in some way. Each year drug abuse causes millions of serious illnesses or injuries among Americans. Abused drugs includeMethamphetamineAnabolic steroidsClub drugsCocaineHeroinInhalantsMarijuanaPrescription drugs, including opioidsDrug abuse also plays a role in many major social problems, such as drugged driving, violence, stress, and child abuse. Drug abuse can lead to homelessness, crime, and missed work or problems with keeping a job. It harms unborn babies and destroys families. There are different types of treatment for drug abuse. But the best is to prevent drug abuse in the first place. NIH: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Disease Alternative Name

drug use and addiction
drug abuse
hallucinogens
substance abuse
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