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

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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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, leading to an inability to control the use of legal or illegal drugs or medications. Substances like alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine are also 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?

Other Related Symptoms

Similar symptoms or complaints

  • Problems associated with drug abuse

  • Alcoholism

  • Hard to control drinking alcohol

  • Alcohol cravings

  • I can't control my drinking

Reviewed By:

Charles Carlson

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

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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