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Chemical dependence - resources

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Chemical dependence - resources

The following organizations are a good resource for information on drug dependence:

National Institute on Drug Abuse -- nida.nih.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration -- www.samhsa.gov
USA.gov -- www.usa.gov/mental-health-substance-abuse
US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus -- medlineplus.gov/drugsandyoungpeople.html

Alternative Names

Substance use - resources; Drug abuse - resources; Resources - chemical dependence

Review Date 11/12/2022

Updated by: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.