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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. 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 substance abuse? Q. Can someone please tell me why substance abuse happens Asked by sendzik04 - Thu Nov 15 17:49:12 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. There are many factors contributing to substance abuse. Genetic predisposition is one. If your parents were addicts, you are at higher risk. Chemical imbalance in the brain can cause addiction. Problems with serotonin and other neurotransmitters can make a person have an addictive personality. Peer pressure and trying to fit in with others is a contributing factor. Ethnic background or religious beliefs in the way a person is raised. Environment plays a role in addiction. Poverty is a common reason for some people to abuse substances. Life experiences can cause a person to turn to substances. Someone who has had a lot of bad problems and can't cope. Social anxiety can cause a person to abuse substances so they are more comfortable around… [cont.] Answered by Pookeygirl - Thu Nov 15 18:04:14 2007 How can i open a substance abuse center for kids? Q. I live in a suburb of Chicago, we are having some severe issues with our young teens here. It's something called a "code of silence", this is when you witness either a local gang member(s) kill or severely beat someone, and you say nothing at all. This is a huge problem! I want to open a substance abuse center for kids, these kids need help! help me help them please! Asked by KimberlyCares - Sat Feb 27 09:24:07 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. You need to be non profit organization, with a board of directions, apply for grants..you seek out the legal requirements in opening a center, consult a lawyer..looking into funding and you would have legal paperwork, application for opening a center in your community, applying for funding, etc. Answered by Truth Sets You Free - Sat Feb 27 10:13:20 2010 What is the effect of substance abuse on prenatal development?
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