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Prescription Drugs: Abuse and Addiction

Examines the non-medical use of prescription drugs-opioids, central nervous system depressants, and stimulants-describing adverse health effects of their use and the prevention and treatment of addiction.

Published: July 2001
Revised: October 2011
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Abuso de la marihuana

Explora las últimas investigaciones sobre la marihuana, incluyendo el alcance del consumo de marihuana en los EE.UU., las consecuencias para la salud, sus efectos en las actividades diarias, y los tratamientos disponibles.

Published: August 2005
Revised: May 2011
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Abuso de inhalantes

Proporciona la investigación científica sobre la naturaleza y el alcance del abuso de inhalantes, sus consecuencias potenciales para la salud y los peligros de las sustancias químicas que se encuentran en los inhalantes comúnmente abusados​​.

Published: April 2001
Revised: February 2011
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Methamphetamine: Abuse and Addiction

Provides an overview of the latest scientific findings on methamphetamine, including short- and long-term health consequences, effects on pregnancy, and potential prevention and treatment options.

Published: April 1998
Revised: September 2013
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Abuso y adicción a la metanfetamina

Proporciona un resumen general de los últimos descubrimientos científicos sobre la metanfetamina, incluyendo las consecuencias a la salud a corto y largo plazo, los efectos sobre el embarazo y posibles opciones de prevención y tratamiento.

Published: July 2007
Revised: September 2007
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MDMA (Ecstasy) Abuse

Describes the science behind MDMA (ecstasy) abuse, including what it does to the brain, whether it is addictive, and the latest research regarding prevention and treatment of MDMA.

Published: March 2006
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Marijuana Abuse

Explores the latest research on marijuana, including the scope of marijuana use in the U.S., health consequences, its effects on every-day activities, available treatments.

Published: October 2002
Revised: July 2012
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Tobacco Addiction

Discusses the harmful effects of tobacco use, risks associated with pregnancy and adolescents, as well as best practices for the prevention and treatment of tobacco addiction.

Published: July 1998
Revised: July 2012
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Inhalant Abuse

Provides scientific research on the nature and extent of inhalant abuse, its potential health consequences, and hazards of chemicals found in commonly abused inhalants.

Published: May 1999
Revised: July 2012
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El VIH/SIDA

Explora el vínculo entre el abuso de drogas y el VIH/SIDA y analiza las opciones de tratamiento, las poblaciones de mayor riesgo y las tendencias emergentes en las infecciones por VIH/SIDA y qué hacer para contrarrestar estas tendencias.

Published: July 2006
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