Drug addiction can begin with the experimental use of a recreational drug in certain social situations, and for some people, it becomes more habitual with repetition. For others, especially with opioid-based drugs, addiction begins when they take prescription medications or obtain them from other people who have prescriptions
Over time, the addicted person may need larger doses of the drug to achieve a feeling of euphoria and soon they need the drug just to feel good. As the use of the drug increases, it may become more difficult for him to continue living without the drug. Attempts to stop using the drug may lead to a strong feeling of desire to take it in addition to feeling severe physical fatigue. This is known as abstinence symptoms
Dr. Taghrid Zuhdi Mohamed
founder and president of OFUQ ALSALAM ALDUWALI (OSD) Center
member of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs and Sustainable Development at the United Nations
