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Drug Abuse and Dependence
Alternate Names : Addiction - Drug, Drug Addiction
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Drug Abuse and Dependence: Complications
- depression
- relapse of drug abuse
- drug overdose
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bacterial endocarditis, hepatitis, thrombophlebitis, pulmonary emboli, malnutrition, or respiratory infections, caused by intravenous drug abuse
- Infection with HIV through shared needles
- Drug-induced loss of inhibitions may lead to unsafe sexual practices, which may result in unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV or hepatitis.
- Problems with the law
- Increase in various cancer rates: for example, lung and pharynx cancer are associated with nicotine use, mouth and stomach cancer are associated with alcohol abuse and dependence
- Problems with memory and concentration are seen with hallucinogen use, including marijuana (THC)
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- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Psoriasis and Psoriatic Disorders
- Crohn's Disease
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• Definition
• Drug Abuse and Dependence: Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Drug Abuse and Dependence: Symptoms & Signs
• Drug Abuse and Dependence: Prevention
• Drug Abuse and Dependence: Diagnosis & Tests
• Drug Abuse and Dependence: Treatment
• Drug Abuse and Dependence: Prognosis
• Drug Abuse and Dependence: Complications
• Drug Abuse and Dependence: Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Abscess
• Hepatitis
• Infectious Endocarditis
• Pulmonary Embolus
• Thrombophlebitis
Tests & Exams
• Mental Status Tests
• Toxicology Screen
Other Topics
• Acute
• Agitation
• Central Nervous System
• Chemical Dependence - Resources
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Depression
• Drug Abuse
• Drug Abuse First Aid
• Movement - Uncoordinated
• Pulse - Bounding
• Resources
• Respiratory
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Stress and Anxiety
• Unconsciousness - First Aid
Review Date : 11/10/2003
Reviewed By : Vineeth John, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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