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Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, refers to a maladaptive pattern of use of a substance that is not considered dependent. The term "drug abuse" does not exclude dependency, but is otherwise used in a similar manner in nonmedical contexts. The terms have a huge range of definitions related to taking a psychoactive drug or performance enhancing drug for a non-therapeutic or non-medical effect. All of these definitions imply a negative judgment of the drug use in question (compare with the term responsible drug use for alternative views). Some of the drugs most often associated with this term include alcohol, amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methaqualone, and opioids. Use of these drugs may lead to criminal penalty in addition to possible physical, social, and psychological harm, both strongly depending on local jurisdiction. Other definitions of drug abuse fall into four main categories: public health definitions, mass communication and vernacular usage, medical definitions, and political and criminal justice definitions. Worldwide, the UN estimates there are more than 50 million regular users of heroin, cocaine and synthetic drugs. Substance abuse is a form of substance-related disorder. ClassificationFrom Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License I would like to find more information regarding substance abuse treatment in Sullivan, Maine. How? Q. I want to know more about substance abuse treatment, specifically about the treatment of prescription drug addiction. I already did a research on the Internet, but I feel that the information I have found is not enough. Any suggestions? Asked by aiyana ts - Wed Sep 5 03:04:04 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. I think you should go to substance abuse treatment centers. They'll surely be able to provide you with more information regarding treatment methods, as well as the kinds of therapies that they offer to the patients. To find the treatment centers, you can use the links below. You can also go to the local hospital and ask one of the hospital staff to give you a list of the treatment centers in your area. Good luck! I do hope that you get the information you need. Answered by anahy e - Wed Sep 5 03:05:14 2007 How will I find substance abuse treatment centers in Ennis, Texas? Q. I would like to find substance abuse treatment centers in Ennis (or near there) because that's where my friend lives. I have just recently known of her alcoholism and I really want to help her, even if it's just by helping her find a treatment center. How will I do this? Asked by citlally t_e - Tue Aug 28 03:47:57 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Finding treatment centers, even for someone far away from you, is pretty easy. The links below will surely get to help you out. Just keep on being there for your friend. Your support and encouragement will really matter much. I do hope that she gets to be treated for her addiction soon. Good luck! Answered by alani ts - Tue Aug 28 03:50:58 2007 What type of education would I need to become an RN at a substance abuse detox facility?
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