Narcotic Abuse

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Signs and Symptoms

The symptoms of narcotic use are considered disorders:

Intoxication
Withdrawal
Tolerance
Abuse
Dependence




Intoxication and withdrawal are described as opioid-induced disorders by the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).




Intoxication is the immediate effect of an opiate drug, which occurs more quickly when the drug is taken intravenously (IV) or nasally ("snorted") as opposed to oral...Read the full article