Drug-Abuse

Drug Abuse

Drug misuse and abuse includes any inappropriate use of pharmaceuticals (both prescription and over-the counter drugs) and any use of illegal drugs. This includes taking medications that were prescribed to someone else and taking medications in ways other than what was prescribed, such as for the experience or feelings they cause or in higher doses than recommended. We have the educational materials and resources to help you understand the negative effects of the misuse or abuse of over-the-counter and prescription medications, so that you can overcome drug abuse and live a healthy life.

Drugs of Abuse: Synthetic Drugs, such as Spice

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• Synthetic Drugs and Your Health (Navy Medicine)
• Bath Salts: It's not a fad...It's a nightmare (Video) (Navy Medicine)
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Drugs of Abuse: Marijuana

• Prohibition on the Use of Marijuana by Military Service Members and Department of Defense Civilian Employees (OSD/OASD)
• Considering the Legal Implications of Drunk Driving and Marijuana Use (Military OneSource)
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• Marijuana Fact Sheet (OCHR)

Prescription or Over-the-Counter Drugs
 

• For Sailors and Marines

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  • DrugFacts: Over-the-Counter Medications (NIDA)
  • DrugFacts: Prescription Medicines (NIDA)
  • DrugFacts: Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse (NIDA)

• For Leaders

  • Campaign Implementation Guide: A Guide to Implementing the Prescription for Discharge Campaign (DDD)
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• For Medical Providers

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Drug-Related Instructions and Directives

Additional Resources

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• Understanding and Identifying Substance Use Disorders (Military OneSource)
• Human Performance Resource Center
• Drug Abuse (Medline Plus)
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
• Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health