The following organizations are a good resource for information on drug dependence:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- www.cdc.gov/pwid/addiction.html
- National Institute on Drug Abuse -- www.drugabuse.gov
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration -- www.samhsa.gov
- USA.gov -- www.usa.gov/mental-health-substance-abuse
Alternative Names
Substance use - resources; Drug abuse - resources; Resources - chemical dependence
Review Date 1/24/2021
Updated by: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
