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Drug addiction, or substance
dependence is the compulsive
use of psychoactive drugs,
to the point where the user
has no effective choice but
to continue use. Drug
addiction has two
components: physical
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Substance abuse
Substance abuse refers to
the overindulgence in and
dependence on a stimulant,
depressant, chemical
substance, herb (plant) or
fungus leading to effects
that are detrimental to the
individual's physical health
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Addiction
Addiction is a chronic
disorder proposed to be
precipitated by a
combination of genetic,
biological/pharmacological
and social factors.
Addiction is a compulsion to
repeat a behaviour
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Detox
Detox, short for
detoxification, in general
is the removal of toxic
substances from the body. It
is one of the functions of
the liver and kidneys, but
can also be achieved
artificially by techniques
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Methamphetamine
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Drunkenness
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Psychoactive drug
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
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Methylphenidate
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Delusional parasitosis
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