Abuse | Substance

Current medical and journalistic standards emphasize reducing stigma by using person-first language.

Submit tips for manufacturing or trafficking to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) . substance abuse

Based on data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) , recent indicators highlight the scale of substance use disorders (SUD) in the U.S. population. methods for reporting activity

This report outlines current data, methods for reporting activity, and professional guidelines regarding substance use (often preferred over "substance abuse"). substance abuse

Words like "clean," "junkie," or "fell off the wagon" are discouraged as they imply moral judgment rather than recognizing addiction as a health issue.