Symptoms of Drug Abuse
Different drugs have different physical effects on an individual. However, the symptoms of addiction are similar.
Common symptoms of drug abuse include-
- Negligence of responsibilities- Recurrent drug use that results in lack of meeting important obligations at work, school, college or at home.
- Using drugs under dangerous situations or taking risks while under the influence of the drug.
- Facing recurrent legal issues due to drug use.
- Continued drug use despite social or relationship problems.
Common symptoms of drug addiction include-
- Increased drug tolerance- An increased amount of substance is needed to achieve the same high or other desired effects that were previously attained with smaller amount.
- Taking the drug in order to avoid developing withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, restlessness, insomnia, depression, sweating, shaking and anxiety.
- Loss of control over drug use- Taking larger amounts of the drug or for longer than intended. There is a persistent desire to take the drug or the individual has made unsuccessful attempts to decrease or control the substance use.
- Focusing significant amount of time and energy to procure, use or recover from the effects of the substance.
- The individual significantly reduces or stops participating in important social, re-creational, work, or school activities as a result of using the substance.
- Continuing drug use despite knowing that it is potentially injurious to health.
Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:
-
APA
Dr. Vivekanand. (2019, July 15). Symptoms of Drug Abuse. Medindia. Retrieved on Nov 29, 2023 from https://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/symptoms-of-drug-abuse.htm.
-
MLA
Dr. Vivekanand. "Symptoms of Drug Abuse". Medindia. Nov 29, 2023. <https://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/symptoms-of-drug-abuse.htm>.
Chicago
Dr. Vivekanand. "Symptoms of Drug Abuse". Medindia. https://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/symptoms-of-drug-abuse.htm. (accessed Nov 29, 2023).
Harvard
Dr. Vivekanand. 2019. Symptoms of Drug Abuse. Medindia, viewed Nov 29, 2023, https://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/symptoms-of-drug-abuse.htm.
The information is good,simple and direct to the points,highly educative.but what are date of publication,especially reference purpose
THE EFFECTS ON THE SOCIETY Drugs and alcohol can cause effects on the society like:- illness… As a result of all these abuse of drugs in our planet earth today, there are so many economical problems as it can lead to mental illness like psychoses or neurological illnesses. From Engr. Spark Victory Ovadje 2347060834856
what about the social causes eg peer pressure
my daughter is intreatment as of this letter.she is a drug abuser of all drugs and she told me that she was born with an addicted personality.dont't we all have some kind of addiction be it coffee,video games etc?my probelm understanding this comment from her is that she used the drugs time and again,but had she never did these drugs,she would not have this addiction?
Hi, Drug rehab centers facility can be defined as unrestrained substance intake. It is uncontrolled substance consumption over a long period of time. Drug rehab centers facility may result in withdrawal tendencies and can lead to various mental as well as physical problems. It also places the drinker at risk of accidents, arrests, poor job performance or other social problems. It can create kidney and liver damage and high blood pressure and even heart disease. It can also bring about depression and in some cases lead to death. Studies indicate that over 100,000 people die in the United States per year of substance-related causes. The craving that a substance abuser feels for substance can be as strong as the need for food or water. A substance abuser normally continues to drink despite serious family, health, or legal problems that he / she is facing. Substance addicts normally show few early signs and symptoms of substance abuse. ========= julie Problem With Drugs or Alcohol? This Drug Rehab has Helped Thousands of Individuals to Recover. Drug Rehab
Follow @MedIndia