DRUG ABUSE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
DRUG ADDICTION
ADDICTION
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION
SUBSTANCE ABUSE RELATED TOPICS
FOOD ADDICTION
SUBSTANCE ABUSE LINKS
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SECTION 1
ADDICTION
An addiction is a recurring compulsion by an individual to engage
in some specific activity. The term is often reserved for drug
addictions but it is sometimes applied to other scenarios, such as
problem gambling and compulsive overeating.
Factors that have been implicated in precipitating an addiction
include: genetic, biological/pharmacological and social factors.
ADDICTION
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_addiction
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SECTION 2
SUBSTANCE
ABUSE
Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is a maladaptive patterned
use of a substance (drug) in which the user consumes the substance in
amounts or with methods not condoned by medical professionals.
Substance abuse/drug abuse is not limited to mood-altering or psycho-active
drugs. Activity is also considered substance abuse when inappropriately used
(as in steroids for performance enhancement in sports).
Therefore, mood-altering and psychoactive substances are not the only drugs
of abuse. Substance abuse often includes problems with impulse control and
impulsivity.
The term "drug abuse" does not exclude dependency, but is otherwise used in
a similar manner in nonmedical contexts. The terms have a huge range of
definitions related to taking a psychoactive drug or performance enhancing
drug for a non-therapeutic or non-medical effect.
Other definitions of drug abuse fall into four main categories:
public health definitions
mass communication and vernacular usage
medical definitions
political and criminal justice definitions
Substance abuse is prevalent with an estimated 120 million users
of hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin and other synthetic drugs.
Substance abuse is a form of substance-related disorder.
Signs and symptoms
Depending on the actual compound, drug abuse including alcohol
may lead to:
health problems
social problems
morbidity
injuries
unprotected sex
violence
deaths
motor vehicle accidents
homicides
suicides
physical dependence
psychological addiction
Substance abuse
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substance_abuse
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SECTION 3
SUBSTANCE
DEPENDENCE
Drug addiction is a condition characterized by compulsive drug intake,
craving and seeking, despite negative consequences associated with
drug use.
Although being addicted implies drug dependence, it is possible to be
dependent on a drug without being addicted. People that take drugs to
treat diseases and disorders, which interfere with their ability to
function, may experience improvement of their condition.
Such persons are dependent on the drug, but are not addicted. One is
addicted, rather than merely dependent, if one exhibits compulsive
behavior towards the drug and has difficulty quitting it.
To qualify as being dependent a person must:
Take a drug regularly
Experience unpleasant symptoms if discontinued, which makes stopping
difficult.
Substance abuse can occur with or without dependency, and with or
without addiction. Substance abuse is any use of a substance, which
causes more harm than good.
Substance dependence
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substance_dependence/
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SECTION 4
SUBSTANCE
ABUSE
PREVENTION
Substance abuse prevention, also known as drug abuse prevention, is
a process that attempts to prevent the onset of substance use or
limit the development of problems associated with using psychoactive
substances. Prevention efforts may focus on the individual or their
surroundings. A concept known as "environmental prevention" focuses
on changing community conditions or policies so that the availability
of substances is reduced as well as the demand.
Substance abuse prevention efforts typically focus on minors – children
and teens. Substances typically targeted by preventive efforts include
alcohol (including binge drinking, drunkenness, and driving under the
influence), tobacco (including cigarettes and various forms of smokeless
tobacco), marijuana, inhalants (volatile solvents including among other
things glue, gasoline, aerosols, ether, fumes from correction fluid and
marking pens), cocaine (including crack cocaine), methamphetamine,
steroids, club drugs (such as MDMA), and opioids.
Of these, substance abuse prevention typically focuses on alcohol, tobacco,
and marijuana based on gateway drug theory which proposes that these three
substances are typically used first and may ultimately lead to the use of
"hard drugs" like cocaine or heroin.
Substance abuse prevention
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substance_abuse_prevention
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SECTION 5
SUBSTANCE
ABUSE
RELATED
TOPICS
Addictive personality
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addictive_personality
Combined drug intoxication
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_drug_intoxication
Drug rehabilitation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_rehabilitation
Drug overdose
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_overdose
Poly drug use
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly_drug_use
Polysubstance abuse
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polysubstance_abuse
Risk factors in pregnancy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk_factors_in_pregnancy
Self-medication
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-medication
Addiction recovery groups
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addiction_recovery_groups
ANKK1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANKK1
Harm reduction
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harm_reduction
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SECTION 6
FOOD
ABUSE
ADDICTION
For most of us, having a health relationship with food is nothing
but a forethought. Eating helps to build strong bones and muscles,
replenish vitamins and minerals and food is a vital source to
promote life.
Unfortunately, for some, food causes an uncontrollable craving that
manifests as an addiction and leads to excessive consumption of
sugars and carbohydrates that leads to physical, emotional and social
consequences.
Food addiction is a disease similar to drug or alcohol addiction in
which a chemical reaction in the brain is triggered by a certain
behavior. With food addiction, the behavior that triggers the reaction
is eating a particular food or a particular amount of food. This
addiction manifests itself in the uncontrollable cravings that one has
for excessive eating and typically involves eating salty, sugary or
carbohydrate rich foods for satisfaction.
Food Addiction
http://www.addictions.com/food/
Testing.com
https://www.testing.com/
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SECTION 7
DRUG ABUSE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
DRUG ADDICTION
LINKS
About Postpartum Depression
https://online.maryville.edu/online-bachelors-degrees/psychology/about-postpartum-depression/
ABOUT RECOVERY
http://www.aboutrecovery.com/
Addiction
http://www.addictionjournal.org/
Addiction Center
https://www.addictioncenter.com/
Addictions in College:
What They Are & How to Avoid Them
https://psychologywriting.com/blog/addictions-in-college-what-they-are-how-to-avoid-them/
Addiction Group
https://www.addictiongroup.org/
Addiction Guide
https://www.addictionguide.com/
Addiction Info
http://www.addictioninfo.org/
Addiction Rehab Treatment
https://addictionrehabtreatment.com/
Addiction Resource
https://www.addictionresource.net/
Addiction Treatment Resources
https://freebythesea.com/addiction-resources/
Addiction Treatment Search
http://www.addictionsearch.com/
Addiction Resource
https://www.addictionresource.net/
Addictive Behaviors: Beyond Drugs and Alcohol
http://www.indiana.edu/~engs/rbook/readabd.htm
Alcoholism and Addiction Intervention
http://www.discoveryplace.info/alcoholism-and-addiction-intervention
Alcohol and Drug Awareness Teacher Resources
http://www.teachervision.com/drugs-and-alcohol/teacher-resources/6595.html
Alcohol Rehab Help
https://alcoholrehabhelp.org/
Alcohol Rehab USA
https://alcoholrehabus.org/
Alcohol and Sleep
https://alcoholrehabhelp.org/addiction/effects/sleep/
American Addiction Centers
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/
Assisted Living Options for People
Struggling with Addiction
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/assisted-living-and-addiction/
Bedrock Recovery Center
https://bedrockrecoverycenter.com/
Center for Substance Abuse Research CESAR
http://www.cesar.umd.edu/
The Community Guide
http://www.thecommunityguide.org/
Contingency Management (CM)
https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/veterans/
A Day in the Life of Older Adults: Substance Use Facts
https://www.addictioncampuses.com/addiction-resources/elderly-resources/
Deadly Highs
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/deadly-highs.cfm
Delphi Behavioral Health Group
https://delphihealthgroup.com/
Detox Rehabs.org
https://www.detoxrehabs.net/
DETOX RESOURCES
https://magnoliacitydetox.com/resources/
Disease Of Addiction
https://harmonyridgerecovery.com/addiction/
Drinking and Driving Prevention Guide
https://shift.com/articles/drinking-and-driving-prevention-guide-buy-a-car-online
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol:
Drunk Driving Statistics
https://www.truerecovery.com/drunk-driving-statistics/
Drugged Driving Prevention
http://www.drugrehab.org/drugged-driving-prevention/
Drugs Lesson Plans and Printables
http://headsup.scholastic.com/teachers/collections/lesson-plans-and-printables
Effects of Drug Addiction on Oral Health
https://www.newmouth.com/oral-health/effects/drug-addiction/
Effects of Illegal Drugs on the Heart
http://www.acls.net/effects-of-drugs.htm
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Emedicine health.com
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/
First Aid for Drug Overdoses
https://www.cprcertified.com/blog/first-aid-for-drug-overdoses
Food Abuse
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/cravings/200803/food-abuse
Food Addiction
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/binge-eating-disorder/mental-health-food-addiction
Food Addiction: Causes, Signs & Treatment Options
https://addictionexperts.com/food-addiction/
Food Addiction Institute FAI
http://foodaddictioninstitute.org/
Food Addicts Anonymous
http://www.foodaddictsanonymous.org/
The Foundation for a Drug-Free World
http://www.drugfreeworld.org/home.html
Free Grants For Women
http://freegrantsforwomen.org/
Free Mental Health and Addiction Resources
http://www.rehabcenter.net/free-mental-health-addiction-resources/
Free Rehab Centers
https://www.freerehabcenters.net/
Guide to Addiction in First Responders
https://bocarecoverycenter.com/addiction/first-responders/
The Guide to Keeping Your Job Before,
During and After Rehab
http://www.newbeginningsdrugrehab.org/the-guide-to-keeping-your-job-before-during-and-after-rehab/
Harmony Place
https://harmonyplace.com/
HELP
https://www.help.org/
HELP GUIDE
http://www.helpguide.org
Heroin Addiction
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/heroin-addiction/
HIGHER EDUCATION
AFTER INCARCERATION
https://www.intelligent.com/education-and-career-guide-after-incarceration/
Holistic Substance Abuse Treatment Program
http://www.drugrehabcenter.com/
How Food Addiction Works (and What to do About it)
http://authoritynutrition.com/how-food-addiction-works/
Intrepid Recovery.com/
https://www.intrepidrecovery.com/
Join Together.org
http://www.jointogether.org/
Lexington rehab center
https://lexingtonaddictioncenter.com/
Lido wellness center
https://lidowellnesscenter.com/
The Louisville Addiction Center
https://louisvilleaddictioncenter.com/
Medicine Abuse Project (sort by stories)
http://medicineabuseproject.org/
Medicine Net
http://www.medterms.com/
Mental Health Resources
https://montarebehavioralhealth.com/resources/#
National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
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National USA Substance Abuse
Treatment Directory & Information Hub
https://drugrehabus.org/
National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/
National Youth Network
http://www.nationalyouth.com/
Online Therapy
https://www.onlinetherapy.com/
Occupational Safety Health Administration
http://www.osha.gov/
Opioid Addiction & Abuse
https://www.greenmountaintreatmentcenter.com/opioid-addiction/
Parents The Anti-Drug
http://www.theantidrug.com/
The Partnership For a Drugfree America
http://www.drugfree.org/
Plants Improve Mental Health
https://www.trees.com/plants-improve-mental-health
The Prevention Coalition
http://thepreventioncoalition.org/
Preventing Addiction:
The Importance of Drug Prevention
https://socalsunrise.com/the-importance-of-drug-prevention/
Preventing teen prescription misuse
https://www.singlecare.com/blog/preventing-teen-prescription-misuse/
REHAB RESOURCES IN IDAHO
https://idahorecoverycenter.com/resources/
THE RISE OF OPIOID USE DURING COVID-19
https://ocsuboxone.com/opioid-epidemic-during-the-pandemic/#1.
SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
https://www.samhsa.gov/
Schaffer Library of Drug Policy
http://www.druglibrary.org/
The science behind drug abuse
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/educators/nida-teaching-guides
Should I Take Nootropics?
https://ivypanda.com/blog/should-i-take-nootropics/
Signs & Symptoms of Drug Addiction
https://definingwellness.com/addiction-signs/
Spring Hill Recovery Center
https://springhillrecovery.com/
Substance Abuse
http://www.ehow.com/substance-abuse
Substance Abuse Among Seniors
https://addictionresource.com/addiction/substance-abuse-among-seniors/
Substance Abuse In College
http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/substance-abuse-in-college/
Substance Abuse Lesson Plans
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/lesson_plans/health/substance/
Substance Abuse Lesson Plans
http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/educators/lessonplan.aspx
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Substance Abuse Lesson Plans
http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson-plans/substance-abuse/all
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.samhsa.gov
Substance Abuse Prevention
http://www.ehow.com/substance-abuse-prevention
Substance Abuse Prevention for the LGBTQ+ Community
https://www.cnabuzz.com/substance-abuse-prevention-for-the-lgbtq-community/
Substance Abuse Programs
http://www.treatmentsolutions.com/substance-?abuse
Substance Abuse Resources for
Veterans and Their Families
https://www.alternativetomeds.com/blog/veterans-and-substance-abuse/
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
http://www.substanceabusepolicy.com/
Substance Abuse worksheets
http://www.lessoncorner.com/Health/Mental_Health/Substance_Abuse
Support for Parents of Children With Substance Abuse
http://www.ehow.com/info_12274233_support-parents-children-substance-abuse.html
Teen Rehab Center
https://www.teenrehabcenter.org/resources/
Teen Drug Use:
Commonly Abused Drugs
https://socalsunrise.com/teen-drug-use/
Treatment 4 addiction.com
http://www.treatment4addiction.com/
Tulip hill recovery
https://tuliphillrecovery.com/
Understanding Addiction: How Addiction Hijacks the Brain
http://www.helpguide.org/harvard/how-addiction-hijacks-the-brain.htm
United Nations Office On Drugs Crime
http://www.unodc.org/
U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/
Vaping
https://www.migvapor.com/ecig-news/vaping-and-parenting/
Veterans and Addiction
https://www.drugrehab.com/addiction/veterans/
Withdrawal.net
http://www.withdrawal.net/
What is a controlled medicine (drug)?
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1391.aspx?CategoryID=73&SubCategoryID=101
What is Food Addiction?
http://addictions.about.com/od/lesserknownaddictions/a/foodadd.htm
World Health Organization
http://www.who.int/
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