Abstract
The wide variety of addictive substances share in common the reinforcing feature of individuals experiencing a persistent desire to administer the drugs and a strong obsession in obtaining them. Addiction to psychoactive substances is a complex issue, recognized as a class of mental disorders in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) [1]. DSM-IV defines addiction as manifested by the compulsion to take a drug with a loss of control on the intake, and continued use despite knowledge of adverse physical and psychological health effects.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Neonatology |
Subtitle of host publication | A Practical Approach to Neonatal Diseases |
Pages | 369-374 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9788847014053 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |