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Bookmark or Share- Trauma and Stress | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)For referrals to substance use and mental health treatment programs, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit www.FindTreatment.gov to find a qualified healthcare provider in your area. For other personal medical advice, please speak to a qualified health professional.
- Substance Use and Military Life DrugFactsCamp Simba conducts inaugural flag ceremony. The stresses of deployments and the unique culture of the military offer both risks and protective factors related to substance use among active duty personnel. 1 Deployment is associated with smoking initiation, unhealthy drinking, drug use and risky behaviors. 1 Zero-tolerance policies, lack of confidentiality and mandatory random drug testing ...
- 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.
- 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.
- Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of AddictionAt the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), we believe that increased understanding of the basics of addiction will empower people to make informed choices in their own lives, adopt science-based policies and programs that reduce drug use and addiction in their communities, and support scientific research that improves the Nation’s well ...
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