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Addiction Science | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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Many people don't understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. In reality, drug addiction is a …

Drug Misuse and Addiction | National Institute on Drug …

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Although taking drugs at any age can lead to addiction, research shows that the earlier people begin to use drugs, the more likely they are to develop serious problems. 31 …

Understanding Drug Use and Addiction DrugFacts

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Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences. Brain …

Addiction and Health | National Institute on Drug Abuse …

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Addiction articles: The New England Journal of Medicine

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Research to Move Policy — Using Evidence to Advance Health Equity for Substance Use Disorders C. Blanco and Others N Engl J Med 2022; 386:2253-2255 …

Drug addiction (substance use disorder) - Symptoms and …

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Overview. Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the …

Treatment and Recovery | National Institute on Drug Abuse

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Research shows that when treating addictions to opioids (prescription pain relievers or drugs like heroin or fentanyl), medication should be the first line of treatment, usually …

Drug Abuse and Addiction Research at Johns Hopkins …

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Drug Abuse and Addiction Research at Johns Hopkins Institute of Basic Biomedical Sciences IBBS researchers are studying how chronic drug use causes lasting changes in …

Drug addiction (substance use disorder) - Mayo Clinic

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Diagnosis. Diagnosing drug addiction (substance use disorder) requires a thorough evaluation and often includes an assessment by a psychiatrist, a …

Biology of Addiction | NIH News in Health

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Addiction can also send your emotional danger-sensing circuits into overdrive, making you feel anxious and stressed when you’re not using the drugs or alcohol. At this stage, …