Drug abuse
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Substance abuse is defined as a pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood alteration. Factors that increase vulnerability include family history of addiction, childhood abuse/neglect, mental health disorders like depression/anxiety, and early drug use. Signs of substance abuse include changes in physical appearance, behavior, and relationships as well as legal and work/school problems. Treatment options include medical care, therapy, counseling, rehabilitation programs, and support groups.
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- 2. *SUBSTANCE ABUSE Substance abuse can simply be defined as a pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes.
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- 9. *You’re neglecting your responsibilities at school, work, or home (e.g. flunking classes, skipping work, neglecting your children) because of your drug use. *You’re using drugs under dangerous conditions or taking risks while high, such as driving while on drugs, using dirty needles, or having unprotected sex. *Your drug use is getting you into legal trouble, such as arrests for disorderly conduct, driving under the influence, or stealing to support a drug habit. *Your drug use is causing problems in your relationships, such as fights with your partner or family members, an unhappy boss, or the loss of old friends.
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