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Substance Use and Disorders

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Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive drug made from morphine. It can be injected, snorted, or smoked. Learn about withdrawal symptoms and addiction treatment.
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Inhalants

Inhalants are substances that people, usually teens, inhale (breathe in) to get high. Inhalants that are misused include cleaners, gases, and aerosols.
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Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine (also known as meth or crystal meth) is a very addictive drug. Read about the signs of meth addiction and health problems it causes.
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Opioid Overdose

Opioid overdose leads to slowing or stopping of breathing and sometimes death. You can take steps to help prevent an overdose, and respond to one with naloxone.
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Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a serious problem. Treatments include medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and counseling.
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Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

Opioid use disorder (OUD) a serious public health problem in the U.S. Learn about opioids, how they affect the body, and what OUD is.
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Pregnancy and Opioids

There are risks to you and your baby if you take opioids while pregnant. Learn about these risks and the treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD) in pregnancy.
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Pregnancy and Substance Use

During pregnancy, substance use can harm your baby. Learn about why to stay away from smoking, drinking, and illegal drugs, and how to get help.
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Prescription Drug Misuse

Prescription drug misuse happens if you take a medicine in a way that is different from what the doctor prescribed. Misusing some drugs can lead to addiction.
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Quitting Smoking

Quitting smoking is important for your health. Tobacco use is the most common preventable cause of death. Find the best way for you to quit.
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Safe Opioid Use

Opioids are strong pain relievers. People who take them are at risk for opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose. These risks increase when opioids are misused.
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Smokeless Tobacco

Those who enjoy chewing tobacco think it's safer than smoking. But smokeless tobacco can also cause dangerous risks. Read about them.
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