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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Addictive behavior
  1. Alcohol use disorder 
    ... one addiction for another. These medicines are not addictive. They can help some people manage the disorder, ... American Psychiatric Association. Substance-related and addictive ... Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing; 2022:chap ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000944.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Substance use - LSD 
    LSD is not addictive and does not cause compulsive use. But LSD can quickly lead to tolerance even after using it for just ... is getting help and support. Treatment programs use behavior change techniques through counseling (talk therapy). The goal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000795.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Drug use first aid 
    ... without a prescription. Many drugs and medicines are addictive. Sometimes, the addiction is gradual. And some drugs ( ... and in some cases may cause paranoia , dangerous behaviors, or extreme social withdrawal. Cannabis drugs such as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000016.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Medicines for sleep 
    ... treat allergies. While these sleep aids are not addictive, your body becomes used to them quickly. Therefore, ... having problems remembering Balance problems In rare cases, behaviors such as driving, making phone calls, or eating -- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000758.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Alcohol use and safe drinking 
    American Psychiatric Association website. Substance-related and addictive disorders. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders . 5th ed. Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association Publishing; 2022. National ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001944.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Neonatal abstinence syndrome 
    ... Babies of mothers who use opioids and other addictive drugs (nicotine, amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, alcohol) may have ... infant death syndrome (SIDS) Problems with development and behavior NAS treatment can last from 1 week to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007313.htm - Medical Encyclopedia