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Chetan has been drinking heavily for the last several years. He doesn't pay attention to any of his work. His repeated attempts to stop drinking do not alleviate the problem. These are the symptoms of which psychological disorder?
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Vihan has been consuming alcohol heavily for many years. He cannot concentrate on any work. Despite repeated attempts of stopping consuming alcohol, the problem does not go away. These could be the symptoms of which psychological disorder?
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These are the symptoms of Substance-related/Addictive disorder. After taking addictive substances like opium, charas (hashish), ganja (marijuana), heroin, etc. several times, the person gets habituated to it to the extent that he cannot stay without it. This is known as Drug Addiction.
The addict may go to the extent of stealing, begging, or borrowing money, and at times may not hesitate to kill someone to get money to buy the addictive substances. His/her physical, mental social, and moral health is affected. His/ her family life breaks down, financial situations deteriorate, and he/she is not able to focus. Due to continuous and long-term consumption of addictive substances, he develops a physical dependence on them and may even die due to an overdose of drugs. If he tries to either reduce the dose or try to stop the drugs then withdrawal symptoms are created. Withdrawal symptoms are very painful and create a threat to his life. He/she experiences tremors, losses control over body movements, and may even die.
