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Drug dependence (addiction) is compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug abuse is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically i...
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Symptoms
OPIATES AND NARCOTICS Symptoms of opiate and narcotic use: Needle marks on the skin in some cases (called "tracks; Scar...
Causes
Drug abuse can lead to drug dependence or addiction. People who use drugs for pain relief may become dependent, althoug...
Tests
Drug tests (toxicology screens) on blood and urine samples can show many chemicals and drugs in the body. How sensitive...
Treatments
Treatment for drug abuse or dependence begins with recognizing the problem. Though "denial" used to be considered a sym...
Alternative Therapies
Many support groups are available in the community. They include Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Ala-Teen, and Al-Anon. Most ...
Complications
The complications of drug abuse and dependence include: Depression; Relapse of drug abuse; Drug overdose; Bacterial end...
Prevention
Drug education programs may be helpful though none has proved effective in the long term.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you are addicted to drugs and would like to get off of them, ...
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