Substance dependence
Drug abuse is a serious public health problem that affects almost every community and family in some way. Each year drug abuse causes millions of serious illnesses or injuries among Americans. Abused drugs includeMethamphetamineAnabolic steroidsClub drugsCocaineHeroinInhalantsMarijuanaPrescription drugs, including opioidsDrug abuse also plays a role in many major social problems, such as drugged driving, violence, stress, and child abuse. Drug abuse can lead to homelessness, crime, and missed work or problems with keeping a job. It harms unborn babies and destroys families. There are different types of treatment for drug abuse. But the best is to prevent drug abuse in the first place. NIH: National Institute on Drug Abuse
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Singtam, East Sikkim
Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist
Nimhans Bangalore
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Addiction Medicine
Rama Rao Memorial Taluk Hospital
Ad Hoc Doctor
K S Hegde Medical Academy
M.B.B.S
Damien Foundation India Trust
Assistant Medical Officer
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
B H M S
Siddhivinayak Clinic
Lceh Gp
MBBS. DPM. M.D.(PSYCH.)
Nimhans Bangalore
Trainee
SBMCH
Undergraduate Student
Sree Balaji Medical College
MBBS
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