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  1. Drug addiction (substance use disorder) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    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 ...

  2. Drug addiction (substance use disorder) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Diagnosis. Diagnosing drug addiction (substance use disorder) requires a thorough evaluation and often includes an assessment by a psychiatrist, ...

  3. Consumer Health: Addiction and recovery - Mayo Clinic News Network

    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.

  4. Prescription drug abuse - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    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 ...

  5. Drug addiction (substance use disorder) - Care at Mayo Clinic

    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.

  6. How opioid use disorder occurs - Mayo Clinic

    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 ...

  7. Intervention: Help a loved one overcome addiction - Mayo Clinic

    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 ...

  8. Alcohol use disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Problems with other substance use; Engaging in risky, unprotected sex, or experiencing sexual abuse or date rape; Increased risk of attempted or completed ...

  9. Drug addiction (substance use disorder) - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic

    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.

  10. Teen drug abuse: Help your teen avoid drugs - Mayo Clinic

    Drug dependence. Some teens who misuse drugs are at increased risk of substance use disorder. Poor judgment. Teenage drug use is associated with poor ...