Toxicity following sudden withdrawal of drugs, often referred to as drug withdrawal syndrome, occurs when a person abruptly stops or reduces the dosage of a drug that their body has become physically dependent on. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, ranging from mild discomfort to severe life-threatening reactions. The mechanisms of withdrawal toxicity … Read more
IntroductionDrug abuse, medically referred to as substance abuse, signifies the deliberate, recurrent, and harmful consumption of psychoactive substances—including both legal and illegal drugs—which adversely affects an individual’s physical health, mental stability, emotional well-being, and social life. It is a growing global health concern that not only impacts individuals but also reverberates through families, communities, and … Read more
Drug addiction, clinically referred to as Substance Use Disorder (SUD), is a chronic, progressive, and relapsing brain disease that manifests as an uncontrollable compulsion to seek and use drugs, despite the detrimental consequences it brings to physical, psychological, social, and occupational well-being. It is recognized not only as a complex disorder of the brain’s reward … Read more
In a legal and medical context, narcotics traditionally refer to a class of drugs with analgesic (pain-relieving) properties. These drugs are often derived from opium or synthetic analogs and include substances like morphine, codeine, and oxycodone. In this context, narcotics are typically prescribed for the management of moderate to severe pain. The misuse and abuse … Read more
