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Yes, because drug addiction changes the brain in fundamental ways.
Drug Addiction is defined by the DSM4 manual (any condition, if it does exist, is in this manual) as a "brain disorder". Therefore, drug addiction is an illness and it is very real and treatable.
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Which neurotransmitter is involved in drug addiction?
dopamine
Needing a drug in order to survive?
Addiction
An uncontrollable dependence on a drug is known as?
An addiction. It is a state on does not desire to be in
Effect of drug addiction?
the effect on drug addiction is alot of things.. first you could die from it! so dont do it!.. second it could shut down your liver hear and lungs! and third it could cause brain damage
Did Andy sixx ever have a drug addiction?
No, he hasn't. He is totally against drugs.
A physical or mental need for a drug?
Addiction!
What is an illness caused by drug abuse?
mental illness
Is Drug or alcohol addiction a chronic relapsing illness.?
true
Is drug or alcohol addiction is a chronic relapsing illness?
true
Does Brian Williams a smoker?
Unfortunately, he IS a smoker, so he suffers the mental illness and other brain damaged caused by addiction to the ILLEGAL tobacco drug, which must be BANNED NOW!
How to ensure your baby's daddy only has supervised visitation?
In the US... The court will only order supervised visitation if there is legitimate reason for it, such as a history of violence, drug addiction, mental illness, etc.
Who are the sufferers of hypothermia?
Hypothermia is primarily an urban phenomenon associated with alcoholism, drug addiction, mental illness, and cold--water immersion accidents. The victims are often homeless male alcoholics.
Did Gladys Presley suffer of a mental illness?
She was addicted to drugs, which some can consider a mental illness, there are plenty of drug addicts in the mental hospitals. Miss Joplin, sadly, had no religious background of any kind, and there were no religious trappings, even crosses at her funeral. She may have been bisexual as well.A bit more:While drug addiction is a disease, it is not typically considered a "mental illness". As for her not having a "religious background of any kind", that is not a mental illness, it's a lifestyle choice; it comes under our American freedoms - freedom of religion (or lack thereof).And, while I am a Christian, I can still honestly say that if not being "religious" were a form of mental illness, there wouldn't be enough mental hospitals in the world to treat everyone who doesn't believe in God. As for there being "no religious trappings, even crosses at her funeral" - what?And, while there is no proof "she may have been bisexual", even if she had been bisexual, that is not a mental illness, either.
Drug addiction can be considered a complex brain disease for what reasons?
The theory that addiction is a disease is controversial.
Drug addiction can be considered a complex brain disease for reasons?
The theory that addiction is a disease is controversial.
What needs does a residential treatments center cater for?
Residential treatment centers are most commonly called rehab.They are live-in facilities that provide therapy for drug addiction, mental illness and many other behavioral problems.
What is a transitional plan in drug addiction?
Severe drug addiction is a very serious illness. When not treated, drugs/substance abuse can cause violence and even fatalities. Transitional plan in drug addiction can refer to the changes in a man's personality and behavior from being a normal person until he/she becomes a drug dependent.
