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Write short note on the following:
Drug Addiction
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Solution
Addictive disorders refer to the physical and psychological inability to stop consuming some substance or indulging in some activity although it is harmful. This includes dependence on drugs, nicotine, alcohol, etc., or activities like gambling, eating, gaming, etc.
Drug addiction refers to an inability to control the use of alcohol, nicotine, narcotics, marijuana, medications, etc.
Symptoms of addiction are -
- Excessive consumption of drugs or alcohol and the inability to reduce the dosage.
- In case the person tries to stop the drug use, then withdrawal symptoms occur which include sweating, tremors, muscle pain, goosebumps, etc.
- Physical and psychological dependence may lead to drug abuse or overdose of the addictive substance and even the death of the person.
- The person's physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being break down.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are organizations that help addicts to overcome dependence.
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