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Bookmark or Share- Preventing Drug Misuse and Addiction: The Best StrategyStudies have shown that research-based programs, such as described in NIDA’s Principles of Substance Abuse Prevention for Early Childhood: A Research-Based Guide and Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders, can significantly reduce early use of tobacco, alcohol ...
- Treatment and Recovery | National Institute on Drug AbuseRelapse rates for people treated for substance use disorders are compared with those for people treated for high blood pressure and asthma. Relapse is common and similar across these illnesses. Therefore, substance use disorders should be treated like any other chronic illness. Relapse serves as a sign for resumed, modified, or new treatment.
- CME/CE Activities | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)Opioid Prescribing Courses for Health Care Providers – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; Accredited REMS CMEs – FDA; Providers' Clinical Support System for Opioid Therapies: CME Activities – HHS/SAMHSA; CME Podcast – Engaging the Nursing Community in Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
- Understanding Drug Use and Addiction DrugFactsA person’s environment includes many different influences, from family and friends to economic status and general quality of life. Factors such as peer pressure, physical and sexual abuse, early exposure to drugs, stress, and parental guidance can greatly affect a person’s likelihood of drug use and addiction. Development. Genetic and ...
- Addiction and Health | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)Symptoms will differ depending on the substance used, but may include tremors, problems with sleeping and feeding, and even seizures. 45 Some drug-exposed children will have developmental problems with behavior, attention, and thinking. Ongoing research is exploring if these effects on the brain and behavior extend into the teen years, causing ...
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