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help for drug abuse

 

There are many centers and rehabs you can go to if you or someone you know are abusing or addicted drugs...

 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

 

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) offers more than just suicide prevention

 

NIDA’s National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network

 

You can also do more research and contact your local rehab centers. 

 

RESOURCES

 

Sanberg, P. R., & Portis, S. (2018, March 14). How your brain is wired to just say 'yes' to opioids. Retrieved March 20, 2018, from http://theconversation.com/how-your-brain-is-wired-to-just-say-yes-to-opioids-90805

 

National Institute on Drug Abuse. (n.d.). Drugs and the Brain. Retrieved March 20, 2018, from https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/drugs-brain

 

The Physical Impact of Addiction: The Brain & Nervous System on Drugs. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2018, from https://www.tpaddictiontreatment.com/news-events/latest-articles/how-addiction-affects-the-brain#

 

Mac, R. (2017, August 14). Effects of Drug Abuse on the Nervous System. Retrieved March 22, 2018, from https://www.livestrong.com/article/209295-effects-of-drug-abuse-on-the-nervous-system/

 

How Drugs Affect the Brain and Central Nervous System. Retrieved March 21,2017, from

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/central-nervous-system/

 

How Heroin affects the nervous system. Retrieved March 21,2018 from https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/heroin-addiction/heroin-affects-nervous-system/#gref  

 

 

 

 

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