Drugs of Abuse: A DEA Resource Guide

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General Substance Use Disorder Prevention Opioids/Overdose Prevention Strategic Prevention Framework

Education plays a critical role in preventing substance use and misuse. Drugs of Abuse, A DEA Resource Guide, is designed to be a reliable resource on the most commonly abused and misused drugs in the United States. This comprehensive guide provides important information about the harms and consequences of drug use by describing a drug’s effects on the body and mind, overdose potential, origin, legal status, and other key facts.

Authors Drug Enforcement Ageency

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