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International Research Compendium - Drug Free Australia

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Why people begin to use drugs:<br />

TO OBTAIN MOOD CHANGE!<br />

Also:<br />

• To enhance athletic or cognitive<br />

performance<br />

• Curiosity<br />

• Peer pressure<br />

What is addiction<br />

DSM dependence criteria:<br />

• Tolerance<br />

• Withdrawal<br />

• Use in larger amounts or for longer than intended<br />

• Desire to cut down or control use but inability to do<br />

so willingly<br />

• Great deal of time spent in obtaining substance or<br />

getting over effects<br />

• Social, occupational or recreation activities given up<br />

or reduced<br />

• Use despite knowledge of physical or psychological<br />

problem<br />

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