Lexicon of Alcohol and Drug Terms
– Defines many alcohol and substance abuse words and phrases from "absolute alcohol" to "zoopsia." Published by World Health Organization
Direct link: Lexicon of Alcohol and Drug TermsSubstance Abuse
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When an individual persists in use of alcohol or other drugs despite problems related to use of the substance, substance dependence may be diagnosed. Compulsive and repetitive use may result in tolerance to the effect of the drug and withdrawal symptoms when use is reduced or stopped. This, along with Substance abuse are considered Substance Use Disorders
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Illegal Drug Use Statistics
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Illegal Drug Use Statistics
– Information on the use and abuse of illegal drugs in the United States. Provided by the National Center for Health Statistics.
Direct link: Illegal Drug Use StatisticsDrug Abuse Statistics
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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.
Direct link: Drug Abuse StatisticsCenter for Substance Abuse Prevention
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Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
– CSAP is the sole Federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services.
Direct link: Center for Substance Abuse PreventionMedlinePlus: Drug Abuse
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MedlinePlus: Drug Abuse
– Resource that provides links to a wide range of substance abuse resources. Provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Direct link: MedlinePlus: Drug AbuseAddiction and Substance Abuse
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The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
– Think tank that focuses on the study of all forms of substance abuse, and how it affects society.
Direct link: Addiction and Substance AbuseThe National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
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The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
– Resource for information about substance abuse prevention and treatment.
Direct link: The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug InformationVirtualKid Teen – Alcohol and Drug Abuse
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VirtualKid Teen – Alcohol and Drug Abuse
– Simple explanation of alcohol abuse written for teens. Similar pages about other drugs.
Direct link: VirtualKid Teen – Alcohol and Drug AbuseAlcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
– Find headlines and articles that are updated regularly. RSS feed available.
Direct link: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News