More than three decades of scientific research show that treatment can help drug-addicted individuals stop drug use, avoid relapse and successfully recover their lives. Based on this research, 13 fundamental principles that characterize …
Commonly Used Drugs Charts | National Institute on Drug Abuse
Sep 19, 2023 · Many drugs can alter a person’s thinking and judgment, and can lead to health risks, including addiction, drugged driving, infectious disease, and adverse effects on pregnancy. Information on commonly used drugs with the potential for misuse or addiction can be found here.
Trends & Statistics | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA uses multiple sources to monitor the prevalence and trends regarding drug use in the United States. The resources cover a variety of drug-related issues, including information on drug use, emergency room data, prevention and treatment programs, and other research findings.
Unintentional Drug Overdose Death Rates Among US Youth Aged …
Dec 13, 2023 · Quarterly rates of unintentional drug overdose deaths among teens 15-19 remained elevated well into 2022, according to a NIDA analysis of CDC and Census data.
Overdose Reversal Medications | National Institute on Drug Abuse
Oct 17, 2023 · Overdose reversal medications are safe and effective life-saving tools that can be given to someone experiencing a drug overdose. As a harm reduction tool, overdose reversal medications play a critical role in a science-based approach to the drug overdose crisis.
Medications for Opioid Overdose, Withdrawal, & Addiction
Sep 25, 2023 · This infographic shows different types of medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction. This infographic is intended to present basic information on common medications and formulations available to …
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In 2021, U.S. drug overdose deaths hit highest level on record, …
May 11, 2022 · Screening and Assessment Tools Chart; Words Matter - Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction
Prescription Opioids DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse
Jun 1, 2021 · People misuse prescription opioids by taking the medicine in a way other than prescribed, taking someone else's prescription, or taking the medicine to get high. When misusing a prescription opioid, a person may swallow, inject, or snort the drug.
Screening and Assessment Tools Chart | National Institute on Drug …
Jan 6, 2023 · X. Drug Abuse Screen Test (DAST-20: Adolescent version)*. For use of this tool - please contact Dr. Harvey Skinner. X. X. X. X. NIDA Drug Use Screening Tool (NMASSIST) (discontinued in favor of TAPS screening above) X.