One of the most prominent symptoms in addiction disorders is the strong desire to consume a particular substance or to show a certain behavior (craving).
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Residential Treatment Exclusively for Tobacco Use Disorder: A Narrative Review
Introduction Tobacco use disorder is a major public health issue, and novel smoking cessation approaches are urgently needed. Residential treatment programs have been suggested as a potentially effective treatment for tobacco use disorder.
Spoelstra, Symen Kornelis+2 more
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A systematic review of school-based alcohol and other drug prevention programs [PDF]
Background: Alcohol use in adolescents constitutes a major public health concern. Europe is the heaviest drinking region of the world. Several school-based alcohol prevention programs have been developed but it is not clear whether they are really ...
Agabio R+5 more
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Prevalence and analysis of tobacco use disorder in patients diagnosed with lung cancer
Introduction Tobacco use disorder (TUD), previously known as nicotine dependence, was associated with increased risk of lung cancer. However, little is known about the prevalence of TUD and symptom manifestation in smokers with lung cancer.
S. Paik+6 more
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HOURS OF GAMING OR NON-ACADEMIC COMPUTER USE, SUBSTANCE USE, MENTAL HEALTH STATUS AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE AMONG TEXAS ADOLESCENCE: FINDINGS FROM THE 2017 YRBS IN TEXAS [PDF]
Online gaming activities among adolescents and adults has increased exponentially in the last decade, and mental health issues associated with excessive gaming have drawn attention from health care professionals worldwide (Griffith, 2016).
Gao, Shanxiazi
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Prevalence and correlates of alcohol and tobacco use among pregnant women in the United States: evidence from the NSDUH 2005–2014 [PDF]
Alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy are among the strongest and most preventable risk factors for adverse neonatal health outcomes, but few developmentally sensitive, population-based studies of this phenomenon have been conducted.
DiNitto, Diana M.+4 more
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Current Concepts on Drug Abuse and Dependence [PDF]
Drug addiction is a complex disease characterized by compulsive and uncontrollable desire to seek and consume the drug. In time, drug-related terminology has undergone many changes, arising from the deepening of the mechanisms of action, but also about ...
Baconi, Daniela Luiza+5 more
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Declines in prevalence of adolescent substance use disorders and delinquent behaviors in the USA: A unitary trend? [PDF]
BackgroundDownward trends in a number of adolescent risk behaviors including violence, crime, and drug use have been observed in the USA in recent years.
Agrawal, Arpana+7 more
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Barriers to treatment of alcohol and tobacco use disorders in industrial workers
Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are common among industrial workers and often lead to higher absenteeism and lower productivity. Multiple factors may be responsible for hindering the treatment of SUDs among industrial workers.
Sachdeva, Ankur+2 more
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Low Dopamine D2/D3 Receptor Availability is Associated with Steep Discounting of Delayed Rewards in Methamphetamine Dependence. [PDF]
BackgroundIndividuals with substance use disorders typically exhibit a predilection toward instant gratification with apparent disregard for the future consequences of their actions.
Ballard, Michael E+7 more
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