Question 1

can alcohol or drug addiction person take this valium medication.?

Accepted Answer

Valium and alcohol: Sounds like you may be taking valium on your own that is not prescribed for you . If that's the case then no one can comment . In any event if you are taking it as prescribed i hope the prescriber knows about your addictions. The bottom line is it can potentially be very dangerous depending on your history and your metabolism met the built -valium can be deadly with alcohol.

Question 2

i have asthma, and drug addiction (ephedrin and theopiline) if in a day didn't use the medication my condition became worse what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Chronic asthma: You need to see a doctor who is well versed in treating asthma, as this is a chronic condition that will get worse if you are not treated correctly.

Question 3

what are the biochemical effects of drug addiction on brain?

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Wow, good question!: Boy, that's a tough question!  even tougher to answer with only 400 characters!
drug addiction effects the brain "biochemically" by causing certain receptors to change their behavior---either by increasing or decreasing the activation of the neurotransmitters.  This is the exact reason why addiction is called a disease--a person cannot control what happens to the receptors no matter what!

Question 4

what causes drug addiction?

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Socio economics: There are multiple factors, socio economics, exposure and culture, life style, upbringing and access to addictive substances.

Question 5

how do i stop drug addiction?

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Mutual support helps: If you are concerned about being an addict, you might want to consider attending a meeting of narcotics anonymous. Find a meeting at their web site: http://www.Na.Org/.

Question 6

what kind of condition is drug addiction?

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Addiction: 20% of the population get a different than normal euphoric response to many medications and illegal drugs. The withdrawal from the drug causes moderate to severe discomfort which is solved by more drug. Most addicts require more and more drug due to upregulation of the drug receptors and resort to more aggressive and illegal tactics to obtain them. Cure is not currently possible, treatment helps.

Question 7

when is drug addiction considered a disease?

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When it happens: We know that there are genetic susceptibilities to addiction as well as environment contributing factors.  So when addiction happens, it is a disease.

Question 8

can you tell me about drug addiction problem?

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Too broad a question: especially in 400 characters. Please ask your question again in terms of what YOUR concerns are.  You could be asking about drugs and society, the increase in prescription drug abuse, the use of synthetic marijuana (spice/k2) and stimulants (bath salts), the increase in heroin, or about alcohol and tobacco, which are our two most harmful drugs. If you asking about yourself, be specific.

Question 9

symptoms of drug addiction withdrawels obvious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Without proper detox symptoms can be prolonged and dangerous.

Question 10

what are the signs/symptoms of a drug addiction?

Accepted Answer

See below: When use of a drug has led to identifiable negative consequences in your life yet you can not control your use or your thoughts about the drug, than an addiction like exists.

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What are the biochemical effects of drug addiction on brain?

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