Substance dependence

Drug abuse is a serious public health problem that affects almost every community and family in some way. Each year drug abuse causes millions of serious illnesses or injuries among Americans. Abused drugs includeMethamphetamineAnabolic steroidsClub drugsCocaineHeroinInhalantsMarijuanaPrescription drugs, including opioidsDrug abuse also plays a role in many major social problems, such as drugged driving, violence, stress, and child abuse. Drug abuse can lead to homelessness, crime, and missed work or problems with keeping a job. It harms unborn babies and destroys families. There are different types of treatment for drug abuse. But the best is to prevent drug abuse in the first place. NIH: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Disease Alternative Name

drug use and addiction

drug abuse

hallucinogens

substance abuse

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Dr. Satish Rasaily

Psychiatry

Sensitization of Stakeholders on Mental Health Care Act & Mental Disorders on 1 March 2024. The District Mental Health Program ( DMHP), Singtam District Hospital successfully conducted sensitization program on mental disorders and mental ...See More

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Discontinuation of medicine & psychosocial therapy is the No-1 cause of alcohol & drug relapse. Addiction is a chronic & relapsing disorder just like hypertension, diabetes and other chronic medical disorders. The very definition of ad...See More

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Family Medicine

As today is "International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking", let me present few facts about Drug abuse an...See More

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Dr. Satish Rasaily

Psychiatry

Women face many challenges and difficulties to access substance dependence treatment service even when it's easily available in the community. Women addicted to drugs are subjected to greater stigma, discrimination and abuse in the commu...See More

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