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Drug abuse is also referred to as substance abuse. Substance abuse is when people abuse substances or misuse them. It can be with legal drugs such as prescriptions of illegal drugs bought on the street. **What I need to find out about my topic:** I need to find out a few things. Some of them are why people do it, how the get the drugs/money to buy drugs, how to stop it, and how to prevent further continuation after stopping. **Search terms I can use to find information about my topic:** Some search terms I can use to find information about my topic are; drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, and/or drug dependence.
 * What I know about my topic:**

**Information I found today (at least 5 points):** - Drugs change the brain and the user needs them to function normally  - Addiction is a brain disease, not a weakness - People with mental disorders are more vulnerable to drug abuse - Recreational drugs change chemical levels in your brain and it gives you pleasure. The brain wants the same feeling again because of the remembrance of feelings. - Support is essential to recovery and family & friends should support the person trying to recover.