Substance dependence

Cannabis (marijuana) is one of the most predominantly used prohibited drug in the United States, and like many other drugs that are habitually used, marijuana can lead to dependence. Currently, in the United States, it is estimated that there are 2 to 3 million new annual users of marijuana, and of these new users 10% will become dependent, and unfortunately, two thirds of this population are between 12 and 17 years old (Sofuoglu, Sugarman & Carroll, 2010). Marijuana contains an active…

are legal. Drugs such as an alcohol, tobacco and opioid pills are legal and those are the type of drugs that people use and abuse and develop an addiction. Since marijuana is illegal, more people fall into a category of having some sort of "drug dependence" for using it. Not because of what they are addicted, but the criminal justice law enforces it (Marijuana: The Facts). Most people at this time are focusing on marijuana and less on alcohol and cigarettes as being addictive. People with…

most powerful pain treatments. These usually are reserved for the most intense pain. Why been prohibited to use by individuals? These drugs have schedule and prohibit to use because it has high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to dependence. They can cause serious side effects, can be addictive and often cause constipation. Other drugs such as anesthetics. And also called controlled medicines for specific conditions, such as pain relief in palliative care, but can't prescribe…

Collins, Mark McAllister, and Kamala Audry shows the difference between substance abuse and substance addiction by separating the different characteristics that are apparent in abuse and addiction. Substance abuse is described by the authors as, “showing recurrent use resulting in a decline of the ability to produce everyday actions, as well as intervention with the law” (Collins, McAllister, & Adury, 2010). To be categorized as substance abuse, an individual shows a decline in performance or…

lists prescription stimulants like Adderall as a Class II Controlled Substance because it is ranked among the most addictive substances that has medical use. The potential for addiction is why this stimulant is so dangerous for college students to use as a study…

two different types of drinking problems, alcoholism being one and alcohol abuse being the other. Alcoholism is when an individual’s excessive drinking causes serious problems in their life, yet they keep drinking. They may also have a physical dependence on alcohol. This means that an individual needs more and more alcohol to feel drunk. Stopping suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms. Alcohol abuse is when an individual’s drinking leads to problems, but they are not physically dependent on…

Drug addiction is an intricate disease that is characterized by compulsive drug use. It affects behaviors and several brain regions, especially those involved with rewards, motivation, learning, and memory. The path to drug addiction starts with the voluntary act of using a drug. If a person continues to take a drug frequently over a large period of time the act becomes less and less voluntary. Eventually, using the drug becomes second nature to the person and they can’t fully function…

activities of daily living such as, work, school, personal hygiene, etc. As described on Psychology today website (https://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/addiction), this continuous act of addiction could be abusing of drugs, ingesting of chemicals or substance such as cocaine, nicotine, alcohol, food, etc., or partaking in activities such as gambling, shopping, internet surfing, sex, exercise, among others. This essay will try to discuss some form of addiction and the effect it has on the…

she drinks alcohol because she is a writer and that 's just what writers do. Many people become addicted to alcohol, an article I found says that “Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States: 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence” (Facts about Alcohol, 2015). She believes that she doesn’t have a problem and shouldn’t be in rehab. She intends for it to make her more relaxed and to help her have fun. She says that…

be living with a substance abuse disorder. Also, it goes into detail about the differences between “substance intoxication,” “substance withdrawal,” and “substance dependence.” Substance intoxication takes place when one is under the influence of a substance and is experiencing mood and behavior altering affects. Substance withdrawal is when one is experiencing an uncomfortable occurrence that results when one is not taking a substance. Substance dependence occurs when a substance is consuming…