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Substance Abuse Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex condition in which there is the uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequences. People with SUD have an intense focus on using a certain substance(s) such as alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs, to the point where the person’s ability to function in day-to-day life becomes …
The toxic effects of substances can mimic mental illness in ways that can be difficult to distinguish from mental illness. This chapter focuses on symptoms of mental illness that are the result of substance abuse—a condition referred to as “substance-induced mental disorders.” Here is that list again to better follow in the days to come …
Glad to see you back with us again! We are continuing with Substance abuse and the breakdown of each and what they involve. Our focus today is going to be on: Caffeine Addiction and Abuse-GET READY TO BE MIND BLOWN! Did you know there was such a thing as a Caffeine Addiction? Caffeine is currently …
Continuing with Substance Abuse and the breakdown of each and what they involve. Today we are going to start off by talking about Cannabis, Cocaine, and Amphetamines and what each one of these addictions consists of. Let us start off with Cannabis first and work our way down the list. Understanding Cannabis Addiction or also …
Hallucinogens are a class of drugs that cause hallucinations—profound distortions in a person’s perceptions of reality. Hallucinogens can be found in some plants and mushrooms (or their extracts) or can be man-made, and they are commonly divided into two broad categories: classic hallucinogens (such as LSD) and dissociative drugs (such as PCP). When under the …
Opioids are natural or synthetic (made in laboratories to mimic the properties of natural opioids) chemicals that interact with opioid receptors on the nerve cells in the body and brain and reduce feelings of pain. They are a class of drugs that include prescription pain relievers, synthetic opioids and heroin. Prescription opioids are meant to …
We are going to be going over everything you need to know about Sedatives. • How they Work • Types of Sedatives • Dependency and Addiction • Other Causes • Alternative Medications Sedatives are a type of prescription medication that slows down your brain activity. They are typically used to make you feel more relaxed. …