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Substance abuse refers to the overindulgence in and dependence on a stimulant, depressant, chemical substance, herb (plant) or fungus leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual's physical health or mental health, or the welfare of others.
The disorder is characterized by a pattern of continued pathological use of a medication, non-medically indicated drug or toxin, that results in repeated adverse social consequences related to drug use, such as failure to meet work, family, or school obligations, interpersonal conflicts, or legal problems. There are on-going debates as to the exact distinctions between substance abuse and substance dependence, but current practice standard distinguishes between the two by defining substance dependence in terms of physiological and behavioral symptoms of substance use, and substance abuse in terms of the social consequences of substance use.
Substance abuse may lead to addiction or substance dependence. Medically, physiologic dependence requires the development of tolerance leading to withdrawal symptoms. Both abuse and dependence are distinct from addiction which involves a compulsion to continue using the substance despite the negative consequences, and may or may not involve chemical dependency. Dependence almost always implies abuse, but abuse frequently occurs without dependence, particularly when an individual first begins to abuse a substance. Dependence involves physiological processes while substance abuse reflects a complex interaction between the individual, the abused substance and society. *
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People relying on weed to survive and make decisions in life... Smh y'all substance abuse addicts need serious help
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@vancity_vixen yupyup i am. Slacking bcuz my brain cant function do to severe substance abuse last wk *shrug*
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A Parent's Guide on Drug Abuse - Offers information and articles on drugs, drug abuse, and signs of drug use, to help parents discuss drugs and their effects, with their children.
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A Parent's Guide to Teenagers and Drinking - Suggestions to parents from MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).
Adolescent Substance Abuse and Recovery Resources - A list of links and books about substance abuse and recovery for teenagers.
Meta Description: [ Adolescence, adolescent, teen, teens, teen-age, teen-ager, Alcoholics Anonymous, NA, Codependents,
Anonymous, Recovery, 12-Step, Spiritual, Self-awareness, Self-Improvement, AA,
Codependency, Alcohol, CoDA, Drugs, Overeating, eating disorder, bulemia, anorexia ]
Alcoholism Runs in Families - A factual article about the risk factors of children of alcoholics.
Meta Description: [ SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI). Drug and alcohol abuse, prevention, treatment. ]
Can We Talk - Community program designed to help parents talk with their children about relationships and sexuality, including the prevention of pregnancy, HIV/STDs, drug abuse and violence.
Meta Description: [ Can We Talk?is a community program designed to help parents talk with their children about healthy relationships and sexuality, including the prevention of pregnancy, HIV/STDs, drug abuse and violence. Can We Talk? parent workshops strengthen family talks about self esteem, puberty and sexuality,... ]
DAMMADD - Dad's and Mom's Against Drug Dealers - Organization dedicated in assisting law enforcement with tips by putting up a cash reward at every level; drug kingpin, street corner dealer, drug production facilities, and drug shipments.
Meta Description: [ dammadd;dammad :: Steven H. Steiner ]
Dealing With Adolescent Experimentation - An article that discusses how best to communicate with your child about drinking.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Drug Abuse in Family Practice - An scientific article written for family doctors that discusses detection and treatment of addictions in families.
Kids Learn How to Drink - An article about the kinds of drinking in parents that can influence children to later abuse alcohol.
Methamphetamines, a Guide for Parents and Other Caregivers - Several paragraphs of facts about methamphetamine usage among children, plus a list of booklets and other resources that can be ordered, some free.
Meta Description: [ SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI). Drug and alcohol abuse, prevention, treatment. ]
Parenting IS Prevention - PIP offers information, advice, and tools to guide parents in helping their children make healthy, drug-free choices.
Meta Description: [ Family Guide, substance use prevention, drug facts, drug treatment, effects of alcohol, mentally healthy teens, child monitor, child activities ]
Parenting With Dignity - Information resource focusing on warning signs of drug abuse and gang violence.
Meta Description: [ Drug and alcohol abuse, pornography and other online risks and addictions, gangs and school violence info for parents to help guide and protect children. ]
Partnership for a Drug-Free America - Tips on talking to kids about drugs, as well as information on specific drugs, slang names, what they look like, and FAQs.
Meta Description: [ Obtain pertinent Drug Abuse and Substance Abuse Information for the Partnership For a Drugfree America. ]
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment - FAQs - A research-based guide to what to expect in drug addiction treatment.
Talking With Kids: Alcohol and Drugs - Steps to take to discuss drug use with your children.
Teenage Drug Use and Abuse Prevention - Information on specific drugs, how to talk to teenagers about drug use and abuse, and treatment for abuse, from About.com.
Meta Description: [ Drug use and abuse resources for parents who may be dealing with teen drug use and abuse. All teens see some type of drug use or abuse in school or in the media, find resources here to help you talk with your teenager and parent them on the topic of teen drug use. ]
The Anti-Drug - Parenting tips newsletter produced by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
