Occasional Drug Abuse: Physiological Risks and Clinical Interventions

Occasional Drug Abuse: Physiological Risks and Clinical Interventions

1. Introduction Occasional drug abuse, frequently termed recreational drug use, involves the intermittent consumption of illicit substances or the non-medical use of prescription medications. A pervasive societal misconception suggests that infrequency protects the user from the severe medical and psychological consequences associated with chronic addiction. However, clinical evidence indicates that even episodic exposure to potent … Read more