Hard to Cut Down Drug Use
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Charles Carlson, DO, MS (Psychiatry)
Dr. Carlson graduated from Touro University in Nevada with a degree in osteopathic medicine. He then trained as a resident in Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals where he was also a chief resident and completed a fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry. After training, he started practicing in | Addiction Psychiatry at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where he also teaches Psychiatry residents.
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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Feelings of guilt or regret regarding drug use
Have experienced withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, discomfort or tremors
Job or family relationships have been strained or affected by the use of drugs
Use of drugs has caused memory loss or flashbacks
Still using drugs despite suffering physical or mental side-effects
Unable to go without drugs for more than a week
History of using narcotics or illegal drugs
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
It can be difficult to reduce drug use due to addiction, physical ailments, or other mental conditions.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Hard to cut down drug use
Possible causes
Drug use disorder
Substance use disorder is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medication. Substances such as alcohol, marijuana and nicotine also are considered drugs.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Are you unable to go without drugs for more than a week?
Have you ever taken stimulants, narcotics, or other illegal drugs before?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have cold sweats?
Do you have a cough?
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Reviewed By:
Charles Carlson, DO, MS (Psychiatry)
Dr. Carlson graduated from Touro University in Nevada with a degree in osteopathic medicine. He then trained as a resident in Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals where he was also a chief resident and completed a fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry. After training, he started practicing in | Addiction Psychiatry at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where he also teaches Psychiatry residents.
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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