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Overview. Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control ...
Diagnosis. Diagnosing drug addiction (substance use disorder) requires a thorough evaluation and often includes an assessment by a psychiatrist, ...
Substances such as alcohol, marijuana and nicotine also are considered drugs. When you're addicted, you may continue using a drug despite the harm it causes.
To increase alertness; To experiment with mental effects of the substance; To maintain an addiction and prevent withdrawal; To be accepted by peers or to be ...
Risk of opioid addiction is greater for people who: Are younger, specifically in their teens or early 20s. Have a personal or family history of substance misuse ...
Drug addiction affects your brain and behavior to the point where you can't control your use of legal or illegal drugs, even when you know they cause harm.
Has a mental health issue or substance abuse issue that isn't being managed. May not be able to limit what they say to what you agreed on during the planning ...
Drug dependence. Some teens who misuse drugs are at increased risk of substance use disorder. Poor judgment. Teenage drug use is associated with poor ...
Problems with other substance use; Engaging in risky, unprotected sex, or experiencing sexual abuse or date rape; Increased risk of attempted or completed ...
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