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An "invisible line" can be drawn between substance abuse and addiction, also called substance dependence. Substance abuse is a behavior, something people do. And lots of people do it. In some age and race groups, more people abuse substances (such as alcohol or other mood-altering drugs) than do not. Our society approves of substance abuse, and sometimes even encourages it. Advertisements, movies, and other media would have us believe that abusing substances - getting drunk or high - can be funny, cool, or even sexy. Most people who abuse substances do so when they are young, and most grow out of that stage in their lives.

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General Information

  • Drug Testing NetWellness Article
  • Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency OSU Article
  • Use, Abuse, and Addiction to Mood-Altering Drugs NetWellness Article
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    • The Body

  • Cigarettes and Other Nicotine Products (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
  • Club Drugs (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
  • Common Inhalants (American Academy of Pediatrics)
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    • Complications

  • Insomnia: How to Get a Better Night's Sleep NetWellness Article
  • Alcohol Withdrawal MedlinePlus
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    • Symptoms and Tests

  • About Your Alcohol Use (Patient Education Materials) OSU Article
  • Alcohol Self-Test (AUDIT)
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    • Treatment

  • Treatment for Chemical Dependence/Addiction NetWellness Article
  • Diet and Substance Abuse Recovery MedlinePlus
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    • Staying Healthy

  • Raising a Healthy Family NetWellness Article
  • Stress, Depression and Heart Disease NetWellness Article
  • A Family Guide to Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug Free (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)
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