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Drowsiness

Drowsiness in the Psychology Context: Understanding, Examples, Recommendations, and Related Concepts

Understanding Drowsiness in Psychology:

Drowsiness, in the context of psychology, refers to a state of reduced alertness and increased inclination towards sleep. It is a physiological and psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences a strong desire to sleep or finds it challenging to stay awake and alert. Drowsiness can result from various factors, including sleep deprivation, certain medications, medical conditions, and even emotional states.

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Drug

The term "drug" typically refers to any substance that can alter an individual's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. This can include both legal and illegal substances, such as prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and illicit drugs.

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Drug abuse

Drug abuse refers to any use of drugs that causes physical, psychological, legal, or social harm to the individual user or to others affected by the drug user’s behavior. It means also, using a drug to the extent that individuals have difficulty meeting social and occupational obligations.

Drug addicts

Drug addicts is defined as people who are physically dependent on substances and who suffer from withdrawal when not taking the substances

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Drug and alcohol abuse

Drug and alcohol abuse can mess with your mind for a long time. These substances change how your brain works, leading to lasting mental health issues. The numbers show just how big this problem is. About 20% of Americans used illegal drugs last year, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration says 14.5 million people in the US have an alcohol use disorder. These facts highlight how common substance abuse is and its potential to cause long-term mental health problems.

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Drug discrimination study

- Drug discrimination study : Drug discrimination study refers to a research procedure that primarily concerns the differentiation of drug effects

Drug dosage

Drug dosage is defined as the measure of the quantity of drug consumed

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Drug effects

Drug effects is defined as the action of a drug on the body. Drug effects are measured in different ways

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