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Substance Use and Disorders

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Alcohol

Many people drink alcohol. Drinking too much can take a serious toll on your health. It's important to know how alcohol affects you and how much is too much.
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Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

An alcohol use disorder (AUD) is drinking that causes distress and harm. AUD can range from mild to severe (alcoholism). Learn the signs that you may have a problem with drinking.
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Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Treatment

An alcohol use disorder (AUD) is drinking that causes distress and harm. Learn about the medicines and behavioral therapies that treat AUD.
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Anabolic Steroids

Thinking about using anabolic steroids to build muscles or improve your athletic performance? Think again. Misusing them is not legal or safe. It can cause long-term health problems.
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Cannabis

Cannabis, or marijuana, contains many chemicals, including CBD and THC, which causes a high. Learn about the short and long-term effects of cannabis use.
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Club Drugs

Club drugs are group of psychoactive drugs popular at bars, night clubs, and raves. They include MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, and others. Learn more.
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Cocaine

Cocaine, also called crack cocaine, is a highly addictive stimulant. It can be snorted, injected, or smoked. Learn about health effects and treatment.
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Drug Use and Addiction

Drugs include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substances. Repeated drug use can change the brain and lead to addiction.
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Drugs and Young People

Drug use, or misuse, is especially dangerous for young people. It can interfere with brain development and lead to other health problems.
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Dual Diagnosis

Many people with a mental illness also have problems with substance abuse. This is called dual diagnosis, or co-occuring disorders. Learn more.
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E-Cigarettes

Smoking e-cigarettes, or vaping, may not be as safe as you might think. An e-cigarette contains nicotine which is harmful to your health. Learn more.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Drinking alcohol while pregnant can result in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The most severe is fetal alcohol syndrome. Learn the risks and available treatments and therapies.
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