Drug abuse

DRUG ABUSE - Use of a drug for a reason other than which it was intended, or in a manner or in quantities other than directed.
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Drug abuse
Definition:
Drug abuse is the use of illicit drugs or the abuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs for purposes other than those for which they are indicated or in a manner or in quantities other than directed.
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Drug abuse is a widespread problem that affects people from all socioeconomic levels. The symptoms of abuse and addiction differ slightly based upon the drug being taken. Drug abuse and addiction cause many health-related and social problems.
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Drug abuse can lead to drug dependence or addiction. Drug dependence may also follow the use of drugs for physical pain relief, though this is rare in people without a previous history of addiction.
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Drug abuse affects society in many ways. In the workplace it is costly in terms of lost work time and inefficiency. Drug users are more likely than nonusers to have occupational accidents, endangering themselves and those around them.
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Previous drug abuse is likely to lead to specific needs for appropriate dosing during cancer pain therapy. A prospective open-label study compared morphine dosage and effectiveness in AIDS patients with and without previous substance abuse.
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Alcohol and drug abuse can cause ED by damaging blood vessels and deadening the nerves that control erections.
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When testing for drug abuse, direct observation may be used during urine collection. A person may watch you to ensure the urine sample is yours and that no other chemicals (adulterants) have been added.
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According to the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), the number of LSD-related hospital emergencies is low compared to those related to cocaine, heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine, and other illicit drugs.
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How common is ADHD drug abuse?
While the true incidence of abuse is unknown, all signs point to a potentially serious problem.
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Drug abuse
(see also Cocaine)
(see also Smoking)
- alcohol dependence *
- amphetamine dependence
- cocaine dependence *
- depressants, abuse and overdose of *
- hallucinogen dependence ...
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - mission is to "lead the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction through support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines and rapid and effective ...
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bupropion (Wellbutrin) A Drug Abuse Advisory Committee to the FDA has recommended that the antidepressant bupropion be approved for use to aid in smoking cessation.
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Needle sharing among IV drug abusers is a common way this disease is spread. All IV drug abusers should be assumed to be infected with this virus and the AIDS virus as well as other infectious agents. Any contact with such a person is risky.
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People who hold themselves in high esteem are less likely to engage in destructive and self-destructive behaviour including child abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, violence and crime.
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The 1996 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse estimated the number of users of illicit drugs in the United States to be about 13 million.
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Such reactions, which do not include prescribing errors or drug abuse, rank at least sixth among U.S. causes of death behind heart disease, cancer, lung disease, strokes and accidents, says a report based on an analysis of existing studies.
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alcohol or drug abuse
psychosocial stress
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Risk factors include a simultaneous bacterial infection, chronic illness, diseases or medications that suppress the immune system, rheumatoid arthritis, intravenous drug abuse, sickle cell disease, artificial joint implants, recent joint trauma, ...
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Examples of headlines in UK newspapers and websites included "Vaccine slows the progress of prostate cancer", "Now it's a jab to stop you smoking", "Vaccine could end drug abuse", "New wave of vaccines will help to fight addictions", ...
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Partial or total loss of memory, usually as the result of psychological trauma or stress, or physical damage to the brain from injury, disease, or alcohol or other chronic drug abuse.
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Certain psychiatric illnesses, especially major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and delusional disorders and dementia
The eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia
Drug abuse, including alcohol abuse
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