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Learning about drug abuse and dependence:	Reference What is drug abuse and dependence? Reference What are the signs of drug abuse? Reference What causes drug abuse and dependence? Reference How do drugs affect pregnant women? Reference What increases my risk? Reference Do older adults have problems with drug abuse? Reference What about drug abuse and the military? Reference What happens if someone has a mental health problem and uses drugs?
Being diagnosed:	Do I have a drug problem? (What is a Reference PDF Opens New Window document?) Reference How are drug problems diagnosed?
Getting treatment:	Reference When should I call for help? Reference Who should I see for treatment? Reference What kind of treatment is available? Reference Are medicines used? Reference What is recovery?
Ongoing concerns:	Reference What happens if I start using drugs again (have a relapse)?

By:	Reference Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: Reference January 5, 2012
Medical Review:	Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Reference Peter Monti, PhD - Alcohol and Addiction

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