Drug Addiction And Drug Abuse
Drug addiction and Drug abuse Ramona Collins AIU online
Abstract
Drug addiction and drug abuse a chronic and habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of the body and your mind for other than medical warranted reasons. The definition of addiction is a physical dependency and withdrawal have been modified with increased understanding; other drugs, such as cocaine, that are psychologically addicting. Definition of drug abuse is subjective and infused with the political and moral values of the society or culture. The stimulant caffeine in coffee and tea are drugs that are used by millions of people every day. Despite the fact that caffeine is physically addictive, is not generally considered drug abuse. Some narcotics addiction is only seen as drug abuse in certain social contexts. The United States has the highest substance abuse of any industrialized nation.
Drug addiction and drug abuse
Legal substances approved by law for sale over the counter or by doctors’ prescription, include caffeine, alcoholic beverages, nicotine, and inhalants. Some prescription drugs such as tranquilizers, amphetamines, barbiturates, steroids can also be knowingly or unknowingly over- prescribed or otherwise use improperly. The sale of diazepam (valium) was widely prescribed in the 1960’s and 70’s before its potential for serious addiction was realized.
Illegal substances
Some prescription drugs are also considered illegal to when they are diverted for improper use. Some people try to find doctor’s that will write prescriptions freely no questions ask. Morphine, strictly controlled is often abused by people in the
Abstract
Drug addiction and drug abuse a chronic and habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of the body and your mind for other than medical warranted reasons. The definition of addiction is a physical dependency and withdrawal have been modified with increased understanding; other drugs, such as cocaine, that are psychologically addicting. Definition of drug abuse is subjective and infused with the political and moral values of the society or culture. The stimulant caffeine in coffee and tea are drugs that are used by millions of people every day. Despite the fact that caffeine is physically addictive, is not generally considered drug abuse. Some narcotics addiction is only seen as drug abuse in certain social contexts. The United States has the highest substance abuse of any industrialized nation.
Drug addiction and drug abuse
Legal substances approved by law for sale over the counter or by doctors’ prescription, include caffeine, alcoholic beverages, nicotine, and inhalants. Some prescription drugs such as tranquilizers, amphetamines, barbiturates, steroids can also be knowingly or unknowingly over- prescribed or otherwise use improperly. The sale of diazepam (valium) was widely prescribed in the 1960’s and 70’s before its potential for serious addiction was realized.
Illegal substances
Some prescription drugs are also considered illegal to when they are diverted for improper use. Some people try to find doctor’s that will write prescriptions freely no questions ask. Morphine, strictly controlled is often abused by people in the