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In every developed country people come into contact with alcohol. A minority of the population also comes into contact with other narcotics. Some people develop an addiction, others do not. Someone has an addiction when they have difficulty controlling substance use, when they are consuming large amounts at a time and/or when they continue to use the drug even though they know that this may cause problems (such as violence).To feel the effect of narcotics time and time again, the person needs more and more of the substance in question: one becomes tolerant of the effect of the substance. Abrupt discontinuation of substance use leads to withdrawal symptoms. People with a substance problem have issues such as:A strong urge to consume the product.Difficulty controlling substance use.Problems regarding health, behavior and social relations caused by substance use. A drug is defined as a chemical agent that influences the biological functioning of humans and animals (food excluded). Psychotropic drugs act in the brain to influence mood, the thought process or behavior. Substance abuse is recognized as a disorder by the DSM-IV. Every type of drug has immediate and long-term effects. Some of these are shown in the table:AlcoholImmediate: loss of inhibition, reduced coordination, slower response, reduced vision, impaired speech, and aggression.Long term: com and deathNicotineImmediate: increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, stomach acid, reduced blood supply to body extremities such as fingers and toes, nausea and watery eyes.Long term: reduced smell and taste, wrinkles, increased risk of diseases such as bronchitis, coronary diseases, and cancer.CannabisImmediate: feeling of euphoria, more talking and laughing, insomnia, reduced coordination and concentration, fewer inhibitions and a sense of well-being.Long term: dependence, increased risk...
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