Substance use disorder
Source: City of Chicago
SUD, which can include addiction, is a medical diagnosis that describes the mental, behavioral, and physical symptoms caused by the use of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. These symptoms can include tolerance to increased amounts of drug use, withdrawal symptoms from suddenly stopping use, inability to control or cut down use, and neglecting important work or refusing to participate in social activities in order to take drugs. To find treatment near you for a Substance Use Disorder, visit Chicago Connects.
Drug Basics
Source: The Centers for Disease Control
A drug is any substance that can change how a person’s body and mind work. CDC’s Division of Overdose Prevention provides data on use and overdoses involving a variety of drugs, such as prescription opioids, heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Learn how.
Understanding Drug Overdoses and Deaths
Source: The Centers for Disease Control
The drug overdose epidemic continues to worsen in the United States. Learn how.