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2. Alcoholism - Wikipedia

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   Alcohol dependence – alcohol abuse combined with tolerance, withdrawal, and an uncontrollable drive to drink. [ 114] The term "alcoholism" was split into "alcohol abuse" and "alcohol dependence" in 1980's DSM-III, and in 1987's DSM-III-R behavioral symptoms were moved from "abuse" to "dependence". [ 115]

3. Opioid use disorder - Wikipedia

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   Opioid use disorder ( OUD) is a substance use disorder characterized by cravings for opioids, continued use despite physical and/or psychological deterioration, increased tolerance with use, and withdrawal symptoms after discontinuing opioids. [ 12] Opioid withdrawal symptoms include nausea, muscle aches, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, agitation ...

4. Problem gambling - Wikipedia

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   Problem gambling. Problem gambling or ludomania is repetitive gambling behavior despite harm and negative consequences. Problem gambling may be diagnosed as a mental disorder according to DSM-5 if certain diagnostic criteria are met. Pathological gambling is a common disorder associated with social and family costs.

5. Methamphetamine - Wikipedia

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   Methamphetamine[ note 1] (contracted from N-methylamphetamine) is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug and less commonly as a second-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity. [ 23] Methamphetamine was discovered in 1893 and exists as two enantiomers: levo ...

6. Psychoactive drug - Wikipedia

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   A psychoactive drug, mind-altering drug, or consciousness-altering drug is a chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior. [ 1] The term psychotropic drug is often used interchangeably, while some sources present narrower definitions.

7. Tuberculosis - Wikipedia

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   Tuberculosis ( TB ), also known colloquially as the " white death ", or historically as consumption, [ 7] is an infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) bacteria. [ 1] Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body. [ 1] Most infections show no symptoms, in which case it is ...