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A Loved One’s Substance Abuse Problem: What You Can Do

Your brother has been irritable, angry, and anxious. Sometimes he acts depressed. What can you do?
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Addictions and Emotions

People with addictions may also need to address mental health issues.
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Alcohol and Public Health (Part 1)

Alcohol affects every organ in the body. Learn about alcohol by reading the answers to these common alcohol-related questions.
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Alcohol and Public Health (Part 2)

Alcohol affects every organ in the body. Learn about alcohol by reading the answers to these common alcohol-related questions.
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Alcohol and Public Health (Part 3)

Alcohol affects every organ in the body. Learn about alcohol by reading the answers to these common alcohol-related questions.
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Alcohol and Public Health (Part 4)

Alcohol affects every organ in the body. Learn about alcohol by reading the answers to these common alcohol-related questions.
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Alcohol and Sleep

It's a popular myth that a drink or two in the evening will help you sleep—but it's not true.
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Alcohol Myths

Drinking impairs your judgment, which increases the likelihood that you will do something you'll later regret.
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Alcohol Use in Older People

How the body handles alcohol can change with age.
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Ask for Help Quitting Tobacco

Getting support from the important people in your life can make a big difference when you quit smoking.
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Avoid Tobacco-Use Relapse During COVID-19

You worked hard to become tobacco-free. Don't let COVID-19 derail you.
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Behavioral Health and LGBT Youth

Behavioral health is an umbrella term that includes issues and services related to both mental health and substance use. This article synthesizes information relevant to these two areas.
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CBD and Drug Screening: Take Note

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, a chemical compound extracted from the cannabis plant, has become popular in recent years as a treatment for anxiety, insomnia, and other health complaints.
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Club Drugs and Young Adults: LSD

Club drugs can cause serious health problems and, in some cases, even death. This article takes a closer look at the club drug called LSD.
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Club Drugs: GHB, Ketamine, and Rohypnol

Club drugs are a group of psychoactive drugs that tend to be abused by teens and young adults at bars, nightclubs, concerts, and parties.
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Common Phases of Problem Gambling

Problem gamblers typically go through four phases as their problem develops. Of course, every situation is different, but you may want to watch for the following signs.
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Coping with Stress Without Smoking

Managing stress is a key part of quitting smoking.
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Dealing with a Drug or Alcohol Problem as a Family

Recognizing and dealing with a drug or alcohol problem will require the entire family's attention and participation in solving the crisis. This is a time for families to band together and work toward the best solution.
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Dealing With Drug Problems

Drug abuse can be a painful experience—for the person who has the problem, and for family and friends.
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Deciding to Quit Drinking

Talk with your health care provider about your drinking. Your health care provider can help you find the best treatment.
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Drug Facts: Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive drug. And overdose is a real, and deadly, risk.
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Drug Use Problems and Addiction

Not everyone who uses drugs becomes addicted. Each person's body and brain are different.
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Drugs of Abuse: Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive drug and the most rapidly acting of the opiates.
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Effects of Drugs on Health

Drug use can hurt the body and the brain, sometimes forever.
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Effects of Drugs on Other People

Drug use can hurt the people who take drugs and the people around them.
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Facts About E-Cigarettes

E-cigarettes usually contain nicotine and may have other harmful substances too.
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Fall Semester—Time for Parents to Discuss College Drinking

As college students arrive on campus this fall, it is typically a time of new experiences, new friendships, and making memories that will last a lifetime.
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Finding Quality Treatment for Substance Use Disorders

This article gives a three-step method to accessing care for substance use disorders.
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For Students: Do You Have a Drinking Problem?

It's common to experiment with alcohol in college. In moderation, following your school's policies and local laws, drinking can be a harmless part of social activity.
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Hallucinogens

Hallucinogenic compounds found in some plants and mushrooms (or their extracts) have been used%mdash;mostly during religious rituals%mdash;for centuries. Because of their unpredictable nature, the use of hallucinogens can be particularly dangerous.
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Health Effects of Smoking

Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body.
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Heroin

Heroin is an opioid drug that usually appears as a white or brown powder, or as a black sticky substance, known as black tar heroin. Heroin can be injected, snorted, sniffed, or smoked%mdash;routes of administration that rapidly deliver the drug to the brain.
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Heroin Overdose: Part 1

This article discusses overdose due to heroin.
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Heroin Overdose: Part 2

This article discusses overdose due to heroin.
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How to Find Substance Abuse Treatment

This article provides detailed information about the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator as well as hyperlinks to many peer support groups.
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How to Help Children Affected by Addiction

Approximately one in four children under the age of 18 is living in a home where alcoholism or alcohol abuse is a fact of daily life.
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How to Manage Cravings

You won't be able to avoid all of your smoking triggers, and learning how to manage cigarette cravings takes practice.
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Inhalants

A variety of products common in the home and workplace contain substances that can be inhaled to get high.
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Know Your Triggers

Triggers are the things that make you want to smoke. Different people have different triggers.
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LSD, Peyote, Psilocybin, and PCP: Part 1

Hallucinogenic compounds found in some plants and mushrooms (or their extracts) have been used%mdash;mostly during religious rituals%mdash;for centuries, but these drugs are very dangerous when abused.
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LSD, Peyote, Psilocybin, and PCP: Part 2

Hallucinogenic compounds found in some plants and mushrooms (or their extracts) have been used%mdash;mostly during religious rituals%mdash;for centuries, but these drugs are very dangerous when abused.
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LSD, Peyote, Psilocybin, and PCP: Part 3

Hallucinogenic compounds found in some plants and mushrooms (or their extracts) have been used%mdash;mostly during religious rituals%mdash;for centuries, but these drugs are very dangerous when abused.
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Managing Pain: Moving Beyond Opioids

Most people experience some kind of pain during their lives. Pain serves an important purpose: It warns the body when it's in danger.
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MDMA (Ecstasy)

MDMA, called "Adam," "ecstasy," or "XTC" on the street, is a synthetic, psychoactive (mind-altering) drug with hallucinogenic and amphetamine-like properties. Its chemical structure is similar to two other synthetic drugs, MDA and methamphetamine, which are known to cause brain damage.
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Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant drug that is similar in structure to amphetamine.
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Misuse of Prescription Drugs

Years of research have shown that substance use disorders are brain disorders that can be treated effectively.
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Parents, Know the Facts About Marijuana

Do you know the facts about marijuana? This article discusses some common myths and facts.
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Prepare to quit

Quitting is hard, but quitting can be a bit easier if you have a plan.
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Prescription and over-the-counter medications

Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are, after marijuana and alcohol, the substances most commonly abused by Americans age 14 and older.
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Problem Gambling in the Workplace

Problem gambling isn't just an issue that affects someone's personal life. Although often unrecognized, problem gambling is a significant workforce issue that can result in lost time and productivity, as well as theft.
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Putting a Stop to Smoky Thinking

It can be easy to lose sight of the benefits of quitting when a strong craving for a cigarette hits. You might start to lose your focus on staying smokefree.
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Recovery from Problem Drug Use

Recovery from addiction means a person has stopped using drugs.
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Resources for Opioid Overdose Survivors and Their Family Members

Survivors of opioid overdose have experienced a life-changing and traumatic event.
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Responsible Gambling Versus Problem Gambling

Four out of five Americans gamble at least once every year, but not everyone develops a gambling problem. Here are just a few ways to tell the difference between a responsible gambler and a problem gambler.
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Secondhand Smoke

The main way smoking hurts nonsmokers is through secondhand smoke.
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Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What to Ask—Part 1

One challenge of drug abuse treatment is keeping patients in treatment long enough for them to achieve this goal, which is why finding the right treatment is critical.
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Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What to Ask—Part 2

One challenge of drug abuse treatment is keeping patients in treatment long enough for them to achieve this goal, which is why finding the right treatment is critical.
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Setting Ground Rules for Teens: Antidrug Tips for Parents

Research shows that young people are less likely to abuse drug if their parents set clear rules about not doing so.
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Signs of a Gambling Problem

A gambling problem doesn't make itself known through visible outward signs the way many chemical dependencies do, but there are behaviors to look for that can indicate if you or someone you know may have a problem with gambling.
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Stamp Out Smoking

Most people know that smoking is unhealthy, so why do so many still do it? The answers are complex.
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Steps to Manage Quit Day

Your first day without cigarettes can be difficult. Here are five steps you can take to handle quit day.
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Stimulants

As the name suggests, stimulants increase alertness, attention, and energy, as well as elevate blood pressure and increase heart rate and respiration.
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The Facts About Youth and Alcohol

In this article, The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) outlines information on the prevalence and consequences of teen alcohol use.
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This Is Your Year to Quit Smoking

Quitting smoking can be challenging, but you can find support for your quit journey where and when you need it, to raise your chances of quitting for good.
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Tobacco Cessation

You want to quit tobacco. The best place to begin is by imagining yourself tobacco free.
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Tobacco Cessation: Roadblocks to Quitting

Finding healthier ways to manage stress and increase positive coping skills is a major factor in any successful quit attempt.
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Treatment for Problem Drug Use

Treatment can help people stop using drugs. Treatment can include counseling, medicine, or both.
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Understanding the Dangers of Alcohol Overdose (or "Alcohol Poisoning")

Drinking too much and too quickly can lead to significant impairments in motor coordination, decision-making, impulse control, and other functions.
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Using Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Many people use tobacco-cessation medications to help reduce withdrawal feelings and nicotine cravings.
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Ways to Cut Back Your Drinking

If you're concerned about your drinking, you may want to try cutting back.
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What Are Electronic Cigarettes?

Electronic cigarettes are battery-powered devices that people use to heat liquid into a vapor that can be inhaled.
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What are the treatments for heroin addiction?

A variety of effective treatments are available for heroin addiction, including both behavioral and pharmacological (medications). .
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What Is Ketamine?

Ketamine hydrochloride, or "Special K," is a powerful hallucinogen widely used as an animal tranquilizer by veterinarians.
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When Your Parents Have an Alcohol Problem

Lots of teens live in families with alcohol abuse or alcoholism. Many also live with parental drug abuse. You are not alone.
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Why Quitting Is Hard

Many ex-smokers say quitting was the hardest thing they ever did. Yet millions of people have been able to do it—and you can, too.
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