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Drug Addiction, Abuse and Dependence Ep-23


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Drug Addiction, Abuse & Dependence | Pharmacology and Neurobiology | High-Yield Revision

This video is designed for healthcare professionals and students who aim to revise and deepen their understanding of drug addiction, abuse, and dependence β€” a critical area in neuropharmacology and public health. It highlights the mechanisms of addiction, drug classes involved, and therapeutic strategies used in management and rehabilitation.

Ideal for Medical Doctors, Dentists, Pharmacists, Nurses, and allied health learners, this lecture covers:

  • Neurobiology of addiction and reward pathways
  • Commonly abused drugs: opioids, stimulants, cannabinoids, hallucinogens
  • Pharmacological and behavioral aspects of dependence
  • Withdrawal symptoms and detoxification approaches
  • Drugs used in addiction treatment (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone)
  • High-yield exam topics and clinical relevance

πŸ” Keywords: drug addiction pharmacology, substance abuse pharmacology, drug dependence, neuropharmacology of addiction, opioid addiction, alcohol dependence, nicotine addiction, withdrawal management, detoxification drugs, methadone, naltrexone, buprenorphine, pharmacology revision, clinical pharmacology, USMLE, NEET PG, PLAB, NCLEX, nursing pharmacology.

🎯 Perfect for exam preparation, board reviews, and clinical understanding of substance use disorders.

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