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Alcoholism has a substantial impact on both mental and physical health and can present different features among affected individuals. Due to this, the mechanisms and possible causes of alcoholism cannot be as easily identified as diseases such as hemophilia, which presents clear physical symptoms.
23 wrz 2016 · Spice is not a single drug, but a range of laboratory-made chemicals that mimic the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive component of cannabis.
Briefly, findings from twin and family studies suggest common genetic factors shared amongst substance use (r g = 0.14–0.31 for alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis), with stronger estimates of shared genetic overlap amongst measures of problem use (r g = 0.56–0.62; Young, Rhee, Stallings, Corley, & Hewitt, 2006).
4 maj 2022 · Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) are serious and often treatable yet relapsing medical conditions that arise from prolonged use of psychoactive substances (either licit or illicit) that contribute to physiological and psychological impairment. 1 They are associated with high morbidity and mortality, contributing directly or indirectly to the leadi...
23 wrz 2024 · Over time and with frequent intake, users of the drug can develop a spice addiction. Spice addiction triggers physical and cognitive symptoms, including: cravings, increased heart rate, vomiting, hallucinations, obsessive and disordered thinking, and compulsive use despite adverse side effects.
22 mar 2023 · The genomic pattern linked to general addiction risk also predicted higher risk of mental and physical illness, including psychiatric disorders, suicidal behavior, respiratory disease, heart disease, and chronic pain conditions.
1 lip 2005 · Key Points. Addictions are common chronic psychiatric diseases that are characterized by persistent, compulsive and uncontrolled use. Addictions are a worldwide public-health issue, causing...