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Find information for people struggling with drug abuse, as well as resources for their families and friends.

Treatment Resources

What to do if you have a problem with drugs:
- For Teens and Young Adults
- For Adults
What to do if someone you know has a problem with drugs:
- Your Teen or Young Adult
- Your Adult Friend or Loved One
Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What To Ask - Offers guidance in seeking drug abuse treatment and lists five questions to ask when searching for a treatment program.
Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment: A Research-Based Guide - Presents principles of addiction treatment for a variety of drugs, including nicotine, alcohol, and illicit and prescription drugs, that can inform drug treatment programs and services.
Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations - A Research-Based Guide - Discusses principles proven through research to help tailor treatment programs to better serve their populations..
Substance Abuse among the Military, Veterans, and their Families - Explores the scope of substance abuse among the military, veterans, and their families, and discusses the research underway to better understand issues and identify solutions.
Drugged Driving - resources on the dangers of impaired driving
NIDA Quick Screen - an online screening tool that can be used to help you talk with your doctor.
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Prevention Resources

To learn more about drug abuse and its effects, visit our Drugs of Abuse and Related Topics sections.

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies in human volunteers conducted to answer specific health questions. Learn about the NIH-sponsored clinical trials available to you.

NIH Clinical Trials and You - NIH site that helps explain about clinical trials and why people participate.
NIDA Trials at ClinicalTrials.gov - a resource of federally and privately supported clinical trials.
Clinical Research Studies from the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network (CTN) - a NIDA coordinated network of research institutions conducting human trials on drug abuse solutions.
Research Studies at NIDA Intramural Research Program - located in Baltimore, Maryland.

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A Patient's Perspective

To hear how one person in recovery views life, join us for a conversation with actor, author, and activist, Christopher Kennedy Lawford who, having overcome addiction, now advocates for others in recovery.