It refers to abuse of drugs that continues even when significant problems arise owing to the use. These problems may be both physical as well as psychological. The most common addiction involve use of alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, opiods, sedatives and other legal (prescription drugs) and illegal drugs. Signs of drug dependence include:
A. Need for increased amount of drug to get desired effect
B. Withdrawal symptoms when trying to reduce or stop the drug
C. Continuous use despite knowing harm
D. Craving for the drug/substance
E. Difficulty in controlling substance taking behaviour
F. Neglect of other social and recreational activities
Various reasons may be associated with use of the substance: genetic vulnerability, environmental stressors, psychosocial stressors, individual personality characteristics, underlying Psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety etc.)
Continuous use of these substances leads to serious physical and mental health problems.
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