Synthetic cathinones, also known as “bath salts”, contain human-made chemicals that can cause paranoia and hallucinations. https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/synthetic-cathinones-bath-salts #DrugFacts #FridayFacts

NIDA Director Dr. Volkow examines recent research on why nicotine is so addictive:
https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/noras-blog/2018/09/recent-research-sheds-new-light-why-nicotine-so-addictive

If a pregnant woman has problems with drugs, her newborn baby may experience painful symptoms of withdrawal and other health problems. https://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog/post/are-some-babies-born-addicted?utm_source=teenGooglePlus&utm_medium=social&utm_content=nf&utm_term=NPnp&utm_campaign=teen-Blog #NIDAteens

Improving access to addiction treatment in primary care is critical to addressing the opioid crisis. Visit #NIDAMED’s Science to Medicine page for key considerations from practicing clinicians (MDs, DOs, PAs, NPs) on treating patients with #OUD. https://www.drugabuse.gov/nidamed-medical-health-professionals/science-to-medicine-medication-treatment-opioid-use-disorder/medication-treatment-opioid-use-disorder-in-primary-care

Long-term methamphetamine use can cause severe oral and dental problems, also known as “meth mouth”. https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/methamphetamine
#DrugFacts #FridayFacts

Long-term methamphetamine use can cause severe oral and dental problems, also known as “meth mouth”. https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/methamphetamine
#DrugFacts #FridayFacts

Need a conversation about drugs? You don’t have to wait for an adult to ask—Speak up and speak out!
https://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog/post/talking-your-parents-about-drugs?utm_source=teenGooglePlus&utm_medium=social&utm_content=nf&utm_term=NPnp&utm_campaign=teen-Blog

Healthcare providers play a critical role in managing their patients’ pain and preventing them from developing an #OUD. In support of #PainAwarenessMonth, visit the #NIDAMED CME/CE page for courses on effective pain management. https://www.drugabuse.gov/nidamed-medical-health-professionals/cmece-activities#opioids #OpioidAwareness