Drug addiction

Authors

  • Cesar Romero Villagrán ,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53591/rug.v106i1.664

Keywords:

Drugs, Narcotics

Abstract

Drugs are substances whose consumption can lead to dependence, stimulation, or depression of the central nervous system. From a scientific point of view, the term 'drug' refers to the active ingredient or raw material. In the medical field, a drug is synonymous with a pharmaceutical. However, from a social perspective, drugs are prohibited and harmful substances to health, the abuse of which generates both individual and social harm.Drug addiction is a disease that has its origin in the brains of a large number of human beings. It is characterized by its chronicity or long duration, its progression, and relapses.

References

‎REVISTA UNIVERSIDAD DE GUAYAQUIL - Drogadicción

Published

2009-07-01

Issue

Section

Research Articles

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