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A drug is defined by WHO, as any substance that, when taken in to the living organism, may modify one or more of its functions. This definition conceptualizes ‘drug’ in a very broad way, including not only the medications but also the other pharmacologically active substances. The words ‘drug addiction’ and ‘drug addict’ were dropped from scientific use due to their derogatory connotation. Instead ‘drug abuse’, ‘drug dependence’ , ‘harmful use’, ‘misuse’, and ‘psychoactive substance use disorders’ are the terms used in the current nomenclature. A psychoactive drug is one that is capable of altering the mental functioning. There are four important patterns of substance use disorders, which may overlap with each other. ·        Acute intoxication ·        Withdrawal state ·        Dependence syndrome ·        Harmful use Acute intoxication According to the ICD-10, acute intoxication is a transient condition following the administration of alcohol or other psychoactive substance, resultin

FRAXINUS EXCELSIOR BOTANICAL NAME: Fraxinus excelsior Linn. FAMILY: Oleaceae COMMON NAMES: English: Common ash, European ash, Weeping ash. DESCRIPTION: A tall, deciduous tree. The leaves are opposite25-30 cm long, and pinnate. The flowers are numerous and very small, without sepals, and occur in panicles from terminal or lateral buds before the leaves appear. The fruit is an oblong, one-seeded samara. DISTRIBUTION: Native of Europe and Asia Minor. PART USED: Leaves and bark. HOMOEOPATHIC USES Gout and rheumatism, both acute and chronic. POTENCY: 3X and higher.

Conduct disorder refers to a group of repetitive and persistent behavioral and emotional problems in youngsters. Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules, respecting the rights of others, showing empathy, and behaving in a socially acceptable way. They are often viewed by other children, adults and social agencies as ‘bad’ or delinquent, rather than mentally ill. Many factors may lead to a child developing conduct disorder, including brain damage, child abuse or neglect, genetic vulnerability, school failure, and traumatic life experiences. Conduct disorder is characterized by a persistent and significant pattern of conduct, in which the basic rights of others are violated or rules of society are not followed. The diagnosis is only made when the conduct is far in excess of the routine mischief of children and adolescents. The onset occurs much before 18 years of age, usually even before puberty. The disorder is much more (about 5-10 times) commo