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When drug use becomes a psychological issue

When drug use becomes a psychological issue

Cycle of drug taking showing reward or relief, repeated use, tolerance, larger dose, dependence, withdrawal and taking the drug again

A drug is a substance that changes how the body or brain functions, and it may be legal, illegal or prescribed. Drug taking becomes a psychological issue when use is hard to control, continues despite harm, and starts to dominate daily life.

Issues around drug taking Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Issues around drug taking

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel A Level Psychology Issues around drug taking. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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