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Substance use disorder

Find out everything you need to know about substance use disorder, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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6 Warning Signs of Substance Use Disorder
Signs of substance abuse can be hard to recognize. Here’s how to spot the clues and how to get help....

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How to Treat Substance Use Disorders
No matter what your goals, there are many substance use disorder treatment options and programs.

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What Does an Opioid Overdose Do to the Body?
It starts with slowed breathing, which might stop altogether.

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Naloxone: The Drug That Reverses Opioid Overdoses
Learn how the medication works to quickly restore breathing—and where you can find it.

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Understanding Heroin Addiction
Learning the facts about heroin addiction, treatment, and recovery so you can get the help you need....

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How to Get Treatment for Opioid Withdrawal
Understand the symptoms of withdrawal and find resources to help you quit opioids.

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Side Effects of Opioid Medication
Opioids are powerful drugs with potentially significant side effects. Here’s what you need to know.

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What Chemicals Are in Your Cigarette?
It's not just nicotine. You may be shocked to learn what else you're inhaling when you smoke.

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What Will (and Won't) Help You Quit Smoking for Good
Finding the right quit aid for you doesn’t have to be complicated.

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How to Quit Smoking Once and For All
Say farewell to your cigarettes by sticking with this step-by-step plan.