Anyone Can Become Addicted to Drugs

Anyone Can Become Addicted to Drugs – You might think that only some types of people can get addicted to drugs. The truth is, it can happen to anyone, whether you’re young or old, rich or poor, male or female. This video from NIDA explains addiction in simple terms and offers a hotline to help you or a loved one find treatment. For more information, visit www.easyread.drugabuse.gov This video can also be viewed at easyread.drugabuse.gov www.drugabuse.gov Audio Transcript: www.easyread.drugabuse.gov Video Description and Transcript: www.easyread.drugabuse.gov Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: newmedia.hhs.gov

Holiday Help

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The Ron Wood Center and Toys for Tots is seeking families in need of Christmas gifts. For more information, call … Cost is $ 5 for members and $ 15 for nonmembers. For more information, call … Checks can be made to “Fighters Against Child Abuse” and …
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Quest for a drug-free Lebanon starts on Facebook

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I have had family members struggle. They have a life now. They have a future with friends and everybody else.” She posts information about support groups, such as Al Anon — a support group for families of addicts — and tips for recognizing drug abuse.
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Book Review: Why Dads Leave

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The many elevated risks—early sexual activity, behavioral and emotional problems, sexual abuse, and so on–suffered by children growing up without a father present in the house are spelled out. … A third of the way into the book, the author deviates …
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