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Drugs, Brains, and Behavior - The Science of Addiction

Description

Publication Year: 2009
Language: English
Website: http://www.drugabuse.gov/scienceofaddiction/

This landmark publication provides scientific information about the disease of drug addiction, including the many harmful consequences of drug abuse and the basic approaches that have been developed to prevent and treat the disease, and aims to increase understanding of the basics of addiction to help people make informed choices in their own lives, adopt science-based policies and programs that reduce drug abuse and addiction in their communities, and support scientific research that improves the Nation's well-being.

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Source

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, SAMHSA, HHS
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville MD 20847-2345

Phone: 240-221-4019
Toll-free Phone: (800) 487-4889 (TDD)

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