DRUG ABUSE AND DRUG DEPENDENCE DISORDERS - LESSON 182
Now in this post we would try to learn about the drug abuse substances examples and their dependence. 1. Alcohol:- The dependence of alcohol is commonly dealt with the use and abuse of other psychoactive drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin, amphetamines. Slurred speech incoordination, unsteady gait, nystagmus which include rapid, rhythmic movement of the eyeball, impairment in attention or memory, stupor or coma these all include in the dependence of signs of alcohol. This is also associated with the depression, but usually the depression appears to be a consequence, not a cause, of the drinking. 2. Amphetamines:- This is a psychostimulant drug that is known to produce wakefulness and focus in dealing with decreased fatigue and appetite. These central nervous system stimulants are taken orally or intravenously. Some of the examples of this amphetamines are: 1. Amphetamine (Benezedrine) 2. Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) and 3. Methamphetamine (Desoxyn or speed) Appeti...