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CODEINE ADDICTION [1 record]

Record 1 2024-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mental Disorders
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
  • Clinical Psychology
CONT

A codeine use disorder is challenging to treat. Prolonged codeine use often leads to dependence because of the withdrawal symptoms, which increase the risk of relapse.

OBS

codeine addiction : The word "addiction" is sometimes considered stigmatizing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles mentaux
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
  • Psychologie clinique
OBS

codéinomanie : Les désignations formées par l'ajout du suffixe «-manie» pour désigner un trouble lié à l'usage d'une substance sont parfois considérées comme stigmatisantes.

Spanish

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