Drug abuse is a disorder characterized by destructive patterns of substance use leading to significant problems or difficulties.
Drug addiction is a disease characterized by destructive patterns of drug that causes significant problems involving tolerance or withdrawal of the substance, as well as other problems can lead to substance use for the sufferer.
Drug abuse and addiction unfortunately very common, affecting 7% and more than 2% of people at some point in their lives, respectively.
Dual diagnosis refers to the presence of both drug abuse and dependence problems in addition to serious mental health problems in individuals.
Almost all substances that can lead to feelings of swallowing ("high") are delighted to be abused.
Inhalants such as household cleaners are some of the most commonly abused substances.
While certain physical and psychological impact of drug abuse and addiction tends to vary based on the specific substance involved, the general effects of drug abuse or addiction can be devastating.
Although drug abuse and addiction does not have a single cause, there are a number of biological risk factors, psychological, social and can increase the likelihood of someone developing chemical abuse or chemical dependency disorders.
Symptoms of drug abuse including repeated drug use resulting in legal problems, occurred in a dangerous situation, interfere with important duties, or result in social or relationship problems.
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