Understanding Drug Use and Addiction DrugFacts National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA
ContentLong-Term Alcohol and Drug Addiction EffectsDrug Abuse and Mental IllnessThe Lasting Psychological Effects of Drug AbuseDo people choose to keep using drugs?What is the difference between substance use disorder and addiction? If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, please know that recovery is possible. You can prevent further damage to your health and build a fulfilling life that doesn’t include substance abuse. This can be explained by the fact that the risk factors for both are similar, but there is also evidence that [...]