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What is drug addiction?

chavezivan788 — 2015-03-18 16:23:45 UTC

a drug addiction is a disease, and quitting takes more than good intentions or a strong will. In fact, because drugs change the brain in ways that foster compulsive drug abuse, quitting is difficult, even for those who are ready to do so.

what drugs are mostly abused?

chavezivan788 — 2015-03-18 16:24:39 UTC

the drugs that are commonly abused are marijuana, cocaine,cigarettes and alcohol.

what are the cost of substance abuse to society?

chavezivan788 — 2015-03-18 16:50:28 UTC

The total costs of drug abuse and addiction due to use of tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs are estimated at $524 billion a year.

how is addiction a disease?

chavezivan788 — 2015-03-19 16:28:53 UTC

In reality, drug is a complex , and quitting takes more than good intentions or a strong will. In fact, because drugs change the brain in ways that foster compulsive drug abuse, quitting is difficult, even for those who are ready to do so.

How do drugs work in the brain?

chavezivan788 — 2015-03-19 16:32:21 UTC

Most drugs that are abused directly or indirectly target the brain'sreward system by flooding the circuit with dopamine, a chemical in our bodies. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter present in regions of thebrain that regulate movement, emotion, cognition, motivation, and feelings of pleasure.

How do i know if someone is addicted to drugs?

deaundredelagar — 2015-03-19 16:51:17 UTC

Iknow when someone is addicted to drugs by looking at their Eyes that are bloodshot or pupils that are smaller or larger than normal.
Frequent nosebleeds--could be related to snorted drugs (meth or cocaine).
Changes in appetite or sleep patterns. Sudden weight loss or weight gain.
Seizures without a history of epilepsy.
Deterioration in personal grooming or physical appearance.

why do some people become addicted while others do not?

chavezivan788 — 2015-03-20 17:00:22 UTC

single factor can predict whether a person will become addicted to drugs. Risk for addiction is influenced by a combination of factors that include individual biology, social environment, and age or stage of development.

where can i learn more about the science of drug addiction?

chavezivan788 — 2015-03-20 17:05:12 UTC

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

what are whit drawl and detoxification?

chavezivan788 — 2015-03-20 17:15:24 UTC

is variously the intervention in a case of physical dependence to a drug; the process and experience of a withdrawal syndrome; and any of various treatments for acute drug overdose.

other than addiction what are some other health consequences?

chavezivan788 — 2015-03-20 17:19:54 UTC