Chemical dependence

Chemical dependence - resources

Alternative Names

Substance use - resources; Drug abuse - resources; Resources - chemical dependence

Information

The following organizations are a good resource for information on drug dependence:

National Institute on Drug Abuse -- nida.nih.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration -- www.samhsa.gov
USA.gov -- www.usa.gov/mental-health-substance-abuse
US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus -- medlineplus.gov/drugsandyoungpeople.html

Review Date: 11/12/2022
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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