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Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use a drug or engage in a behavior that produces natural reward, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences.
- Substance dependence
addiction – a biopsychosocial disorder characterized by...
- Substance abuse
Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is the use of a...
- Substance use disorder
Substance use disorder (SUD) is the persistent use of drugs...
- Addiction Psychology
Helping an individual stop using drugs is not enough....
- Substance dependence
addiction – a biopsychosocial disorder characterized by persistent use of drugs (including alcohol) despite substantial harm and adverse consequences.
Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is the use of a drug in amounts or by methods that are harmful to the individual or others. It is a form of substance-related disorder. Differing definitions of drug abuse are used in public health, medical, and criminal justice contexts.
Uzależnienie fizjologiczne (ang. physiological dependence), zwane też czasem fizycznym, to nabyta silna potrzeba stałego zażywania jakiejś substancji odczuwana jako szereg dolegliwości fizycznych (np. bóle, biegunki, uczucie zimna, wymioty, drżenia mięśni, bezsenność). Zaprzestanie jej zażywania (odstawienie) prowadzi do ...
Substance use disorder (SUD) is the persistent use of drugs despite substantial harm and adverse consequences to self and others. [7] Related terms include substance use problems [8] and problematic drug or alcohol use. [9] [10] Substance use disorders vary with regard to the average age of onset. [11]
Drug addiction, also called substance dependence or dependence syndrome, is a condition where a person feels a strong need to take a drug. Addiction also involves other behaviors.
Helping an individual stop using drugs is not enough. Addiction treatment must also help the individual maintain a drug-free lifestyle, and achieve productive functioning in the family, at work, and in society. Addiction is a disease which alters the structure and function of the brain.
