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Drug problems are clinical findings in which a person is withdrawing from a drug or his drug use is interfering with his ability to complete life tasks.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

Is a type of:

Mental disorder

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Types of

Prescription drug abuse
Condition
Illegal drug abuse

Is a Side Effect of

Ultracet
Flurazepam
Hydrocodone and acetaminophen
Hydrocodone and ibuprofen
Hydromorphone hydrochloride
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