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Addiction & Substance Abuse

Addiction and substance abuse affect millions of people. Drug abuse can involve illegal substances such as marijuana or PCP (phencyclidine). But increasingly, drug addiction is involving legal substances like inhalants and certain prescription drugs (e.g., stimulants, opiates). Drug testing (toxicology tests) is becoming more common. Addiction treatment includes detox programs, counseling and medications. Drug abuse and substance abuse prevention programs can be effective.

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