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 -- 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.