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Health Encyclopedia: Drug Abuse

Definition

Drug abuse is the use of illicit drugs, or the abuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs. The abuse of legitimate drugs (prescription or over-the-counter) can happen when people use the drugs in a manner or in quantities other than directed, or for purposes that are not legitimate. See also drug abuse first aid and drug abuse and dependence.


Alternative Names

Heroin abuse; Substance abuse; Marijuana abuse; Illicit drug abuse; Narcotic abuse; Cocaine abuse; Ha...

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Expert & Community Posts

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FDA Orders New Warning On Some Drugs Used for Depression
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Over the last several months, there have been reports that the FDA was considering new warnings for... Read more »

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Catch a Falling Star
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...Hendrix was a user of hallucinogenic drugs, especially LSD, he led a troubled life, sometimes in... Read more »

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What Are the Causes of Hallucinations?
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

...of certain illicit substances like mescaline and LSD. Patients who experience delirium often... Read more »

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Anna Nicole Smith, Topamax, Methadone, Elvis, & Karma
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...Results of his autopsy showed  Demerol, propranolol, LSD, and antiemetic medications in his... Read more »

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Understanding Hallucinations
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

...of certain illicit substances like mescaline and LSD. Patients who experience delirium often... Read more »

Health Guide

Famous Migraineurs: Elvis
...Elvis' autopsy, including certain drugs found in the singer's bloodstream such as Demerol, Propranolol, LSD, and antiemetics. The primary indicator that Elvis had Migraines gleaned from these... Read more »
Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk
...target the brain chemical (neurotransmitter) serotonin. They are effective and have very moderate side effects. Some may be beneficial in treating anxiety and certain subtypes of depressive... Read more »
Parkinson's Disease: Levadopa (L-dopa)
...combine levodopa with carbidopa, which improves the action of levodopa and reduces some of its side effects, particularly nausea. Levodopa can also be combined with benserazide (Madopar) with... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Corticosteroids
...allergic attack.Steroids do not relieve symptoms immediately. Itmay take several hours before their effects are felt. Nasal spray steroids benefits include:Reducinginflammation and mucus... Read more »
Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Quick-Relief Medications
...administered with a nebulizer, and studies have indicated that it is as effective as albuterol with fewer side effects. The original formulation of Xopenex was administered with a nebulizer. A new... Read more »

Medications

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