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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
Treatment and Recovery - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) 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
Addiction and Health | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) What are the other health consequences of drug addiction? People with addiction often have one or more associated health issues, which could include lung or heart disease, stroke, cancer, or mental health conditions Imaging scans, chest X-rays, and blood tests can show the damaging effects of long-term drug use throughout the body For example, it is now well-known that tobacco smoke can
Prescription Opioids DrugFacts - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive, or uncontrollable, drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences and long-lasting changes in the brain The changes can result in harmful behaviors by those who misuse drugs, whether prescription or illicit drugs
Sex Differences in Substance Use | National Institute on Drug Abuse For most age groups, men have higher rates of use or dependence on illicit drugs and alcohol than do women 14 However, women are just as likely as men to develop a substance use disorder 15 In addition, women may be more susceptible to craving 16–19 and relapse, 20,21 which are key phases of the addiction cycle
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
Overview - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Misuse of prescription drugs means taking a medication in a manner or dose other than prescribed; taking someone else’s prescription, even if for a legitimate medical complaint such as pain; or taking a medication to feel euphoria (i e , to get high)
Clinical Opiate Withdrawl Scale Introduction The Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) is an 11-item scale designed to be administered by a clinician This tool can be used in both inpatient and outpatient settings to reproducibly rate common signs and symptoms of opiate withdrawal and monitor these symptoms over time The summed score for the complete scale can be used to help clinicians determine the stage or severity of