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Results 1 - 10 of 43 for addiction
  1. Nicotine and tobacco 
    ... rate as smoking tobacco, and the potential for addiction is still very strong. Both smoking and smokeless ... Karam-Hage M. Nicotine. In: Johnson BA, ed. Addiction Medicine: Science and Practice . 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000953.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Substance use disorder 
    ... and paraldehyde. Using these substances can lead to addiction. LSD , mescaline, psilocybin ("mushrooms"), and phencyclidine ( PCP , or " ... not there (hallucinations) and can lead to psychological addiction. Marijuana (cannabis, or hashish). There are several stages ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001522.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Alcohol use disorder 
    ... to treat alcohol use disorder is trading one addiction for another. These medicines are not addictive. They ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000944.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Do you have a drinking problem? 
    Many people with alcohol problems cannot tell when their drinking is a problem or out of control. It is important to be aware of how ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000507.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Substance use - amphetamines 
    ... hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Using amphetamines can lead to addiction. Amphetamines are illegal when they are used without ... recreational drugs, and using them can lead to addiction. This article describes this aspect of amphetamines.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000792.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Cocaine withdrawal 
    ... treat the symptoms. Counseling may help end the addiction. And, the person's health and safety can be ... Cocaine addiction is difficult to treat, and relapse can occur. Treatment should start with the least restrictive option. Outpatient ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000947.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Drug use first aid 
    ... Many drugs and medicines are addictive. Sometimes, the addiction is gradual. And some drugs (such as cocaine ) can cause addiction after only a few doses. Addiction means that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000016.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Compulsive gambling 
    ... Anonymous. Practices used to treat other types of addiction, such as substance use and alcohol use , can ... Like alcohol or drug addiction, pathological gambling is a long-term disorder that tends to get worse without treatment. Even with treatment, it's common to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001520.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Healthy living 
    ... problems. It is considered drug abuse . Abuse and addiction are not just associated with illegal "street" drugs. ... pills, and cough medicines can also be misused. Addiction is defined as continuing to use a substance ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002393.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Taking narcotics for back pain 
    ... that narcotics can be addictive. To avoid narcotics addiction, take these medicines exactly as your health care ... Taking too much can cause an overdose or addiction. You should get pain medicine from only one ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000413.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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