Excessive and non-targeted use of medicinal substances for intoxication or altered sensations leads to addiction. It negatively impacts serotoninergic, dopaminergic, adrenergic, and other neurotransmitter chemical balances, becoming a basis for emotional imbalance.
The dependency on misuse of the following drugs needs treatment:
- Opioids: oxycodone or other codeine-containing medications
- Benzodiazepines: diazepam, lorazepam, clonazepam
- Stimulants: Adderall (amphetamine), Ritalin (methylphenidate)
- Barbiturates
- Pregabalin (Lyrica)
closely related to mental health problems such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Increased risk of suicide
- Psychosis…