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Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs. It involves a pattern of use that leads to significant impairment, health issues, and difficulties in personal, social, or occupational life.
- Duration:
Substance abuse can be short-term or chronic, often developing gradually over months or years, with cycles of relapse and recovery. - Triggers / Risk Factors:
- Genetic predisposition
- Environmental influences (peer pressure, trauma, stress)
- Mental health disorders (anxiety, depression, PTSD)
- Early exposure to drugs or alcohol
- Social and economic factors
- Genetic predisposition
- Environmental influences (peer pressure, trauma, stress)
- Mental health disorders (anxiety, depression, PTSD)
- Early exposure to drugs or alcohol
- Social and economic factors
Symptoms (behavioral, physical, & psychological)
Behavioral Symptoms
- Using substances in larger amounts or longer periods than intended
- Unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control use
- Spending a lot of time obtaining, using, or recovering from substance effects
- Continuing use despite social or interpersonal problems caused by substance use
- Giving up important activities in favor of substance use
Symptoms (sudden and intense):
- o Heart palpitations
- o Chest pain
- o Shortness of breath
- o Feeling of choking
- o Dizziness
- o Numbness or tingling
- o Feeling like you're going to die or lose control
Treatment typically involves a combination of detoxification, medication, therapy, counseling, and support groups tailored to individual needs.
Treatment typically involves a combination of detoxification, medication, therapy, counseling, and support groups tailored to individual needs.
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