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Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine (also
referred to as
methylamphetamine or
desoxyephedrine) is a
synthetic stimulant drug
used for both medicinal and
recreational purposes (the
latter use is illegal in
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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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Drug addiction
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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Psychopharmacology
Psychopharmacology is the
study of drug-induced
changes in mood, thinking,
and behavior. These drugs
may originate from natural
sources such as plants and
animals, or from artificial
sources such as chemical
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