Amphetamine dependence
Amphetamine Dependence
Amphetamine Dependence (pronounced: am-FET-uh-meen de-PEN-dens) is a type of Substance Use Disorder characterized by a strong desire to use amphetamines, difficulties in controlling its use, persisting in its use despite harmful consequences, a higher priority given to drug use than to other activities and obligations, increased tolerance, and sometimes a physical withdrawal state.
Etymology
The term "Amphetamine" is derived from its chemical name: alpha-methylphenethylamine. The term "Dependence" comes from the Latin word dependere, which means "to hang from, hang down; be dependent on, rely on".
Related Terms
- Amphetamine: A potent central nervous system stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity.
- Substance Use Disorder: A condition in which the use of one or more substances leads to a clinically significant impairment or distress.
- Tolerance: A state of adaptation in which exposure to a drug induces changes that result in a diminution of one or more of the drug's effects over time.
- Withdrawal: The group of symptoms that occur upon the abrupt discontinuation or decrease in intake of medications or recreational drugs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amphetamine dependence
- Wikipedia's article - Amphetamine dependence
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