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Abstract:
The definition and classification of psychoactive substances are presented. The basic clinical notions related to non-medical use of drugs are defined and characterized. The criteria of drug dependences are listed. The description of phasic states of addictive diseases is presented. The relationship between addictive disorders and abnormal activity of cerebral reward system is emphasized. The problem of treatment resistance of addictive disorders and low treatment efficacy in addictive medicine is designated.
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