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Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health - Full Report

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This Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health addresses the prevalence of alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription drug misuse in the United States. Chapters of the report cover neurobiology, prevention, treatment, recovery, health systems integration, and recommendations for the future.

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SMA16-4991
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November 2016
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