Substance Abuse and Addiction Medical Reference
- How Pot Affects Your Mind and Body
Pot, weed, dope, or marijuana. No matter what you call it, here’s what it will do to your body and brain.
- Prescription Drug Abuse
About 20% of the U.S. population has abused prescription meds. What defines an addiction, and which drugs are popular?
- Barbiturate Misuse
Barbiturates, once commonly prescribed for anxiety and sleep disorders, can cause death even in small doses - and their misuse is on the rise among teens. Learn more about the effects of barbiturates.
- Date-Rape Drugs
GHB and Rohypnol are known as date-rape drugs. Learn more from WebMD about what they look like and how they affect the body.
- Benzodiazepine Abuse
Benzodiazepines are a type of medication known as tranquilizers -- familiar names are Valium and Xanax -- that are easily abused. Learn more about the effects, symptoms, and abuse of these drugs.
- Treatment of Barbiturate Abuse
If you suspect someone has abused barbiturates, medical attention is needed. Find out what to expect at the emergency room.
- Benzodiazepine Abuse Treatment
Find out what to do if you suspect someone is abusing benzodiazepines, a class of drugs also known as tranquilizers.
- Alcohol Intoxication Treatment
Alcohol intoxication and alcohol poisoning are dangerous. WebMD tells you how to help a person who has had too much to drink.
- Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder -- the Basics
WebMD takes a look at alcohol use disorder, including causes, symptoms, and health risks.
- Test for Alcohol Use Disorder
Find out if you might have an alcohol use disorder by answering these questions with this screening test.
- Do I Have an Alcohol Problem?
You may know alcohol use disorder as “alcohol abuse,” alcohol dependence,” or “alcoholism.” How can you know if you have it?