Drug Abuse and Addiction

To create a pleasurable effect on the brain

Loss of control over drug use

Spending money on drugs even when you can't afford it

<p>Drug abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adolescents and young adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using drugs only under medical supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-administration of a drug for non-medical reasons, in quantities and frequencies that may impair an individual's ability to function effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical dependence occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The individual feels intense craving and abnormal obsession for the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For the individual, family, community, and society</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There are many reasons for individuals to abuse drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The causes of drug abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers