An alcoholic suffers from alcoholism. Alcoholism is a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on and/or the abuse of alcohol. Alcoholics continue to consume alcohol despite negative consequences and health problems.
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Getting and using the drug is more important than anything else including school/career, friends and family. Drugs make normal functioning difficult by impairing judgment. The mental and physical effects of using drugs vary with the specific drug(s). If you suspect drug abuse, you can look for cycles with someone’s behavior:
- unusual calmness, unresponsiveness and/or being spaced out
- boundless energy, cheerfulness and/or unusually talkative
- increased agitation, irritability and/or quick to anger
- apathy
- depression
- paranoia
- delusions
- temporary psychosis and hallucinations
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Substance Abuse involves the repeated and excessive use of illegal and/or legal chemical substances to achieve a certain effect. Illegal drugs include marijuana, ecstasy, methamphetamine (also referred to as crystal meth), anabolic steroids, cocaine, crack, heroin, speed, LSD (also referred to as acid) and PCP. Prescription drug abuse is a rapidly growing problem in the US – the most commonly abused drugs are tranquilizers, sedatives, painkillers & stimulants. Inhalants and solvents are legal substances that are also abused.
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The most commonly abused prescription drugs are tranquilizers, sedatives, painkillers & stimulants.
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