Drug Abuse and Addiction: Easy-to-Read Facts

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NIDA’s Easy-to-Read Drug Facts website is here to help you understand drugs and addiction. Maybe you are dealing with a drug addiction. Maybe it’s happening to someone you love. Maybe you just want to learn about drugs.

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You can call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) at any time to find drug treatment centers near you.

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Read About Drugs

Bath Salts

Bath Salts

Cocaine

Cocaine

E-Cigarettes

E-Cigarettes

Heroin

Heroin

Marijuana

Marijuana

MDMA

MDMA

Methamphetamine

Meth

Pain Medicines

Pain Medicines

Spice

Spice (K2)

Vaping Devices

Vaping/Tobacco/Nicotine

Other Drugs

Other Drugs

You can call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) at any time to find drug treatment centers near you.

Read Personal Stories

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What if she finds out the truth?

"Debbie" has been drug-free for years. She wants her daughter to stay away from drugs. But she's afraid to talk to her daughter about her past.
Photo of a young woman.
I couldn't keep it under control.

"Stacey" is recovering from her cocaine addiction. She's thankful that her life is different now than it was before. (Part 1)
Photo of a young man.
All I wanted was more of the drug.

"Max" was addicted to prescription drugs. The addiction slowly took over his life.
Photo of a smiling young woman hugging her friend
I need different people around me.

To stop using marijuana, "Cristina" is making positive changes in her life. She finds support from family and friends who don't use marijuana.

Learn about drugs that people misuse.