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

Colquitt County drug court to debut in January

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