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Understanding Substance Use Disorder by IrFaN MuShTaQ is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Substance use disorder (SUD) is characterized by uncontrolled substance use despite negative consequences, leading to changes in brain function and structure that impair decision-making and self-control. Pharmacological interventions for SUD include agonist therapies like methadone, antagonist therapies like naltrexone, and medications for managing withdrawal symptoms, all aimed at reducing cravings and preventing relapse. The neurobiology of addiction reveals that chronic substance use alters the brain
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- IrFaN MuShTaQ
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