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- Understanding Drug Use and Addiction DrugFacts
Provides an overview of drug use and addiction, including what happens in the brain during drug use, why some people become addicted while others don't, and the importance of prevention
- Addiction Science - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
About Addiction Science 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 complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will Drugs change the brain
- Treatment and Recovery | National Institute on Drug Abuse
Can addiction be treated successfully? Yes, addiction is a treatable disorder Research on the science of addiction and the treatment of substance use disorders has led to the development of research-based methods that help people to stop using drugs and resume productive lives, also known as being in recovery Can addiction be cured? Like treatment for other chronic diseases such as heart
- Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction: Preface | NIDA
Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction Preface How Science Has Revolutionized the Understanding of Drug Addiction For much of the past century, scientists studying drugs and drug use labored in the shadows of powerful myths and misconceptions about the nature of addiction
- Advancing reduction of drug use as an endpoint in addiction treatment . . .
This blog was also published in the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Weekly on March 18, 2025 For many people trying to recover from a substance use disorder, perhaps for the majority, abstinence may be the most appropriate treatment objective But complete abstinence is sometimes not achievable, even in the long-term, and there is a need for new treatment approaches that
- Drugs, Brains, and Behavior The Science of Addiction
How Science Has Revolutionized the Understanding of Drug Addiction For much of the past century, scientists studying drug abuse labored in the shadows of powerful myths and misconceptions about the nature of addiction When scientists began to study addictive behavior in the 1930s, people addicted to drugs were thought to be morally flawed and lacking in willpower Those views shaped society
- NIDA. NIH. GOV | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA's mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health NIDA is one of the National Institutes of Health
- Words Matter: Preferred Language for Talking About Addiction
Your Words Matter – Language Showing Compassion and Care for Women, Infants, Families, and Communities Impacted by Substance Use Disorder Terms to use, terms to avoid, and why The chart below can help you choose words to reduce stigma and use person-first language when talking about addiction
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