Drug Abuse and Addiction

Drug Abuse and Addiction



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Drugs that cause addiction include illicit and prescription drugs as well as substances often not recognized as drugs. Commonly abused illicit drugs include marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, hallucinogens, and heroin. Some prescribed drugs that are abused and can result in addiction are narcotic pain relievers such as hydrocodone (Vicodin) and codeine as well as sleeping remedies. Other addictive substances include alcohol and nicotine.


There are two types of addiction: physical and emotional. Physical addiction results from prolonged use of a substance. When the drug is suddenly stopped, the body responds with withdrawal symptoms such as sweating, anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and cravings. Emotional dependence can also be difficult to overcome; this is the craving for the “high” that some drugs cause. Emotional addicts always want this high instead of the normal feelings they have when not using the drug.

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Jul 18, 2016 | Posted by in SPORT MEDICINE | Comments Off on Drug Abuse and Addiction

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