Preventing Drug Misuse and Addiction: The Best Strategy
Scientists have developed a broad range of programs that positively alter the balance between risk and protective factors for drug use in families, schools, and communities.
More teens than ever are overdosing. Psychologists are leading …
Mar 1, 2024 · For years, students in middle and high schools across the country were urged to “just say no” to drugs and alcohol. But it’s no secret that the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, which was typically delivered by …
Teen drug abuse: Help your teen avoid drugs - Mayo Clinic
Feb 22, 2023 · Teens who experiment with drugs and other substances put their health and safety at risk. The teen brain is particularly vulnerable to being rewired by substances that overload the reward circuits in the brain. Help prevent teen drug abuse by talking to your teen about the consequences of using drugs and the importance of making healthy choices.
5 action steps for quitting an addiction - Harvard Health
Jan 14, 2021 · Because change is so difficult, it's useful to have a guide when attempting to kick an addiction to drugs, alcohol or behavior. Research shows that the following steps can help you move toward your recovery goals.
Medications for Substance Use Disorders - SAMHSA
Apr 11, 2024 · Research shows that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat substance use disorders, and for some medications can help sustain recovery. Medications are also used to prevent or reduce opioid overdose.
FACT SHEET: White House Releases 2022 National Drug Control …
Apr 21, 2022 · Reduce the supply of illicit drugs smuggled across our borders. The Biden-Harris Administration is focused on stopping drugs from entering our communities.
Psychologists are innovating to tackle substance use by building …
Jan 1, 2024 · Although the statistics are alarming, psychologists are forging new pathways not only to offer support to more people who are misusing substances but also to improve the chances that they will successfully recover from substance use disorders. The strategies range from including probation officers in treatment efforts to advocating for programs ...
FACT SHEET: Addressing Addiction and the Overdose Epidemic
Mar 2, 2022 · For the first time, harm reduction services – which include naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and syringe service programs – are a federal drug policy priority. These interventions are...
The Crisis of Drug Misuse and Federal Efforts to Address It
Nov 19, 2021 · Some key barriers in addressing demand for treatment include workforce shortages, insurance reimbursement and payment models, federal and state requirements, and the stigma of drug abuse. SAMHSA administers grant programs aimed at expanding access to treatment for substance misuse.
Engaging Adolescents in the Fight Against Drug Abuse and …
Findings from this study emphasize the importance of engaging adolescents in the fight against drug abuse and addiction, especially in marginalized communities who are often silenced in public health discourse on drug abuse and addiction.