Get plain and simple facts about drugs and addiction.
DrugFacts
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A summary about cannabis concentrates, how they are made, how they are used, and the health effects.
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A plain-language summary about cannabis, how people use it, its effects on the brain and overall health, and treatment options for misuse.
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Looks at the challenges with substance use disorders (SUDs) among people in the criminal justice system, and why treatment and follow up is important for inmates.
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Provides basic facts about drugged driving, including statistics, trends, and teen prevalence, and explains why drugged driving is hazardous, particularly as it relates to marijuana.
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Offers basic facts about the synthetic opioid Fentanyl including how it is abused, its effect on the brain, and other health effects.
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Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person during an opioid overdose.
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A plain-language research summary that describes how popular over-the-counter medications are misused and provides information on why this can be dangerous.
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A plain language summary of prescription opioids that explains effects on the brain and reported use.
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Offers an overview of trends of drug use in the military and the special risks faced by this population.
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Provides information about the scope of substance use in older adults, the risk factors for substance use disorders in older adults, and the current statistical trends of substance use among...
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Provides an overview of drug use and addiction, including what happens in the brain during drug use, why some people become addicted while others don't, and the importance of prevention.
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A plain-language research summary that describes how e-cigarettes work, how safe they are compared to traditional cigarettes, and if they can help with smoking cessation.