Drug Addiction
Addiction is a Disease
For many who want additional help on drug abuse, drug addiction and other related topics:
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
There is an entire library of resources available on their website.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse
Understanding the disease from a scientific perspective, NIDA offers an excellent article called: "Drugs, Brains, and Behavior - The Science of Addiction".
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Additional Educational PDFs Available:
Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations -
A Research-Based Guide
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