Community-based approaches to prevent drug relapse are essential for supporting individuals in recovery and promoting long-term success. These approaches use community resources and social support to create spaces that discourage drug use and encourage healthy behaviors. Here are some effective community-based ideas: Start Peer Support Groups Facilitate local recovery support groups where individuals can share […]

Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) are drugs that can alter the human body and the way it functions. Many of these drugs, when taken in the correct dosage and used with a doctor’s supervision, can be used to treat medical disorders. However, misuse of PEDs can cause long lasting and irreversible damage. PEDs are often misused […]

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief drugs are often used to treat cold and flu symptoms, headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps and back pain. OTC medications can be bought without a prescription, but you may still want to consult a health care professional before you use them if you have underlying health conditions. It is important to […]

Food medication interactions occur when the food you eat interferes with the way your medication is supposed to work. Some interactions can have a harmful effect by changing how the medicines work or worsening its side effects. Food Medication Interactions can Prevent a medication from working the way it should. Worsen or lessen a side […]

What is the Difference Between Drug Misuse and Drug Abuse? Although the terms drug misuse and abuse are sometimes used interchangeably, there are differences between the two. Misuse Misuse of a medication occurs when you take medication in a way other than how it was prescribed but are not looking to get “high”. Abuse Abuse […]

Do you know what marijuana legalization means for Service members? Get the facts here.

Do you know the truth about risky drug use? Learn about Too Much to Lose and get facts on prescription drug misuse and illicit and prohibited drug use.

Learn why it’s not worth the risk to keep extra medication around. Instead, find out how to protect yourself by getting rid of it.

Learn how incorporating healthy habits early in your career can help reduce your risk of chronic pain and risky drug use later in life.

As a Service member, it’s important to be informed about the DOD and your Service branch’s policies on substances including prescription, illicit and prohibited drugs.