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Do you know when something falls under the “abuse” category? It’s when the thing is being used in excess than required (or say misused). And this misuse (overuse) of drugs and alcohol is referred to as substance abuse. But drug abuse isn’t just one thing. There’s a whole lot of categorization under this term. Learning those details is essential if you are planning to study more about, have a career in, or trying to closely help someone related to that field.
Here’s a list of the common types of drug abuse.
- Alcohol: The most common type, alcohol addiction gives you emotional appeal for a short term. But consuming it in excess can cause physical as well as mental health problems.
- Narcotics: It covers drugs that are known for sleep-inducing and pain-killing properties. Commonly known narcotics include heroin, codeine, morphine, and other opiates. Its addiction can cause a dangerous slowdown of your breathing and heart rate.
- Amphetamines: These are brain-speeding stimulant drugs that create a temporary euphoric feeling. The drug is popular as well as addictive. And misusing amphetamines can cause cardiovascular damage, mental illness, and other serious health issues.
- Prescription Drugs: This category covers drugs that have medicinal benefits when taken in limited quantities as prescribed by a doctor. Although not illegal, these substances can cause serious problems when misused.
- Crack and Cocaine: These are highly addictive and powerful stimulant drugs with cocaine being one of the world’s most abused drugs. Consuming them imparts feelings of intense energy and power but can cause health issues related to the heart, mind, blood pressure, memory, and more.
And if you know someone and want to help with drug abuse, an alcohol awareness course can help.