Online Medical Books for Drug abuse

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Alcohol-related disorder
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... The patient with alcohol-related disorder experiences a need for the daily intake of large amounts of alcohol for day-to-day functioning. A regular pattern of heavy drinking limited to weekends, with periods of sobriety between weekends, also suggests a pattern... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Substance abuse and induced disorders
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Substance abuse and dependence causes physical, mental, emotional, or social harm. Examples of abused drugs include opioids, stimulants, depressants, antianxiety agents, and hallucinogens. (See Understanding commonly abused substances, pages 432... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Alcoholism
(Handbook of Diseases)

... A chronic disorder, alcoholism is usually described as an uncontrolled intake of alcoholic beverages that interferes with physical and mental health, social and family relationships, and occupational responsibilities. Alcoholism cuts across all social... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Drug abuse and dependence
(Handbook of Diseases)

... The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines drug abuse and dependence as the use of a legal or an illegal drug that causes physical, mental, emotional, or social harm. Examples of abused drugs include narcotics, stimulants, depressants,... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Be aware of substance use in the athlete who is attempting to enhance performance
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Nailah Coleman, MD What to Do - Gather Appropriate Data Athletes have been using performance-enhancing substances for as long as there has been athletic competition. In fact, the prevalence of the use of... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »

Be aware of the potential for opiate(heroin) drug abuse in adolescents
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Michael S. Potter and Anthony Slonim, MD What to Do -Gather Appropriate Data Heroin use in the United States has seen a steady decline since the 1980s and is less of a concern today than it has been in past decades. Unfortunately... Suggested Reading ... READ EXCERPTS »

Do not assume that a negative drugscreen means that no drugs of abuse were used. Many drugs of abuse are not identified on standard urine drugscreening samples
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Michael S. Potter and Anthony Slonim, MD What to Do - Interpret the Data Like all diagnostic tests, it should not be assumed that a negative drug screen indicates with perfect accuracy that no illicit drugs have... Suggested Readings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Heroin Intoxication
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

... Cynthia J. Mollen, MD, MSCEThomas J. Mollen, MD Heroin Intoxication - BASICS Heroin Intoxication - description Heroin is a semisynthetic derivative of opium. The opioid family includes the following: ... Heroin Intoxication - DIAGNOSIS ... Heroin Intoxication - TREATMENT ... Heroin Intoxication - FOLLOW UP ... Heroin Intoxication - bibliography ... Heroin Intoxication - CODES ... Heroin Intoxication - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »

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