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Drug Abuse

imageDrug abuse comes in many shapes and forms.  There are those who abuse illegal street drugs such as cocaine and heroin.  There are also people who abuse prescription drugs as well as drugs that can be bought over the counter such as alcohol. Abusing any one of these drugs can lead directly to addiction.  An addict is someone who continues to abuse drugs despite the negative impact they have on their life.  Breaking a drug addiction can be a long and difficult process.  It may involve help from a doctor, family, and friends.  It may also involve the support of others who have an addiction.  Regardless, the goal of treatment is to help an addict resist the urge to use drugs again.  To get answers to all your drug abuse questions, visit our list of Recommended Sites.

Without treatment drug addicts run the risk of becoming one of the almost 19,000 Americans who die of drug-related causes every year.  PhillyHealthInfo.org is here to help you find drug abuse support groups and treatment programs in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County. Our resource list in the blue box on the right side of the page is a good place to start.






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Addiction Medicine and Health Advocates
Addiction Recovery - JEVS Human Services
Addiction Treatment - University of Pennsylvania Health System

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