World AIDS Day 2019 message from UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima

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I believe in communities. Communities make change happen. Communities are the best hope for ending AIDS because communities have fought against HIV right from the beginning! As the epidemic raged through our countries, cities, villages, women held communities together and bore the higher burden of care for their families. For far too long we have …

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Drug Addiction and Drug Dependence, Any difference?

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It is no secret that misinformation about addiction is rampant. One particular area of misinformation concerns what language gets used when describing topics related to addiction. While discussing issues about addiction on social media, you might quickly get sucked into a world of confusion as you observe all sorts of individuals—medical professionals, journalists, parents, people …

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Drug Addiction/Abuse – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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What are the physical signs of abuse or addiction? The physical signs of abuse or addiction can vary depending on the person and the drug being abused. For example, someone who abuses marijuana may have a chronic cough or worsening of asthmatic symptoms. Each drug has short-term and long-term physical effects. Stimulants like cocaine increase …

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Nigerian drug users face crisis in treatment and rehabilitation

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The day his wife walked out 10 years ago, Nigerian musician Jagunlabi started taking drugs to make the shadows go away. The drugs came to stay. Today, after suffering a heart attack, Jagunlabi is desperate to end his addiction but has no idea how to get help. “I don’t know where to go, I can’t …

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Safeguarding your mental health from drugs

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Chronic use of some drugs can lead to both short and long-term changes in the brain, which can lead to mental health issues including paranoia, depression, anxiety, aggression, hallucinations, and other problems. Many people who are addicted to drugs are also diagnosed with other mental disorders and vice versa. Compared with the general population, people …

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