Substance abuse refers to a patterned use of drugs that have not been prescribed. It may or may not be for recreational or mood altering purposes. Some of the commonly abused drugs are- narcotics, hallucinogens, cannabis, etc.
Lack of social bonding, the feeling of isolation and failure of a support system are the immediate predisposing factors.
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The research has implications for people with PTSD who have an increased risk for over-use of alcohol and drugs.
Children whose parents misuse alcohol or use, produce or distribute drugs face an increased risk of medical and behavioural problems, says a study.
Children who face severe adversities are at increased risk of getting involved in drug abuse and various addictions like alcohol in adulthood, says a new study.
If you are a parent of a teenage child, then this is a MUST READ for you.
Individuals who are prone to seeking inspiration and impulsive in nature may have differences in the structure of their brains, says a new study, adding that those differences may incline them to substance abuse.
New study claims that the reason behind an athlete's passion could be prohibited substances. Read to find out more.
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The study included 132 outpatients beginning treatment for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis or opiate addiction.
Kerala launches 'Subodham' campaign to free 1 lakh people from drug & alcohol addiction per year
Mumbai city rages over 'meow meow' drug
Lowering substance abuse lessens agression in mentally ill people
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How to detox - Delhi centres show the way
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Songs like Soni soni ankhiyon waali and Madhubala have shown revellers intoxicated with bhang. Dance on to these numbers, but be wary of excess bhang in any form.
Beware - adolescent energy drink consumers likelier to become drug addicts!
The list includes some of the greatest celebrities including the likes of Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Sid Vicious, Jimi Hendrix and Marilyn Monroe.
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Northeast India looks to beat drug abuse with music
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The research has implications for people with PTSD who have an increased risk for over-use of alcohol and drugs.
Children whose parents misuse alcohol or use, produce or distribute drugs face an increased risk of medical and behavioural problems, says a study.
Children who face severe adversities are at increased risk of getting involved in drug abuse and various addictions like alcohol in adulthood, says a new study.
If you are a parent of a teenage child, then this is a MUST READ for you.
Individuals who are prone to seeking inspiration and impulsive in nature may have differences in the structure of their brains, says a new study, adding that those differences may incline them to substance abuse.
New study claims that the reason behind an athlete's passion could be prohibited substances. Read to find out more.
The study included 132 outpatients beginning treatment for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis or opiate addiction.
Kerala launches 'Subodham' campaign to free 1 lakh people from drug & alcohol addiction per year
Mumbai city rages over 'meow meow' drug
Lowering substance abuse lessens agression in mentally ill people
Recreational drug use -- guess which country gets high the most?
How to detox - Delhi centres show the way
Songs like Soni soni ankhiyon waali and Madhubala have shown revellers intoxicated with bhang. Dance on to these numbers, but be wary of excess bhang in any form.
Beware - adolescent energy drink consumers likelier to become drug addicts!
The list includes some of the greatest celebrities including the likes of Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Sid Vicious, Jimi Hendrix and Marilyn Monroe.
International day against drug abuse: Drug abuse, trafficking and violence
Scientists develop better drugs to combat addiction!
Lady Gaga was a drug addict reveals former friend
Northeast India looks to beat drug abuse with music
Following Cory Monteith's death Ozzy Osbourne asks youngsters to stay away from drugs
Glee actor Cory Monteith died of a heroin and alcohol overdose. Click here to read more.
Rahul Gandhi recently said that 'seven out of 10 youths in Punjab have a drug problem'. In the past, studies by universities, health officials, NGOs and even UN agencies have found that the extent of drug abuse in Punjab was unusually high. Some studies suggested that the incidence was over 70 percent. So when Rahul Gandhi made his comment at a youth rally on the Panjab University campus earlier this month, he was not off the mark.
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