Wine has been found in Iran dating back to 6000 BC and medicinal marijuana at 1500 BC so alcohol is our winner
Alcohol has one of the longest histories of human use as a psychoactive substance, with evidence of its consumption dating back thousands of years. Its cultural significance and widespread availability have contributed to its enduring popularity across many societies.
The two major divisions of substance-related disorders in the DSM-5 are Substance Use Disorders and Substance-Induced Disorders. Substance Use Disorders encompass problematic patterns of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, while Substance-Induced Disorders refer to the direct physiological effects of substance use.
Substance Use Disorders refer to a pattern of compulsive drug-seeking and drug use that leads to significant impairment or distress. In contrast, Substance-Induced Disorders are conditions caused by the effects of substance use, such as substance-induced mood or psychotic disorders, which occur as a direct result of ingesting a substance.
Substance use disorders include addiction to substances such as alcohol, cocaine, opioids, and cannabis. These disorders involve a pattern of excessive drug or alcohol use, leading to impairment or distress.
This is known as substance use disorder (SUD), which is characterized by a pattern of behaviors indicating that a person continues to use a substance despite experiencing negative consequences. It involves a combination of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms that indicate a problematic relationship with the substance.
Substance abuse, as defined by DSM IV, implies a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to significant impairment or distress, which can manifest in failure to fulfill major obligations, recurrent use in hazardous situations, legal problems, or interpersonal issues due to substance use.
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There is evidence of drug use in the early neolithic (11,000 to 850 BCE) See Links
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Almost all cultures use psychoactive drugs to achieve altered states of consciousness. The most common psychoactive drug is caffeine, which is used worldwide.
A treatment by which fever is controlled is the traditional use of the milky substance in poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima).Specifically, the milky substance contains latex. There are other uses for that substance, such as poinsettia soap. But the longest-standing use is its incorporation into the natural healing techniques that continue to be used in Mexico since the times of the ancient Aztecs.
Withdrawal
Altered states typically refer to use of psychoactive or hallucinogenic drugs.
Weapons that are still used today that have been around the longest are probably the rifle followed by the cannon. Weapons that had the longest use but are obsolete today are the spear (and maybe the ax) followed by the bow and arrow. The spear is surly the earliest weapon. It became the lance which was in use as late as World War 1
One of the strongest risk factors for drug use is a history of substance abuse or addiction in the family. These genetic and environmental factors can increase an individual's likelihood of developing a substance use disorder.
Substance misuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs. It involves using substances in a way that can lead to physical, psychological, or social harm. Treatment and interventions are often necessary to address substance misuse and prevent further negative consequences.
Substance use disorders include addiction to substances such as alcohol, cocaine, opioids, and cannabis. These disorders involve a pattern of excessive drug or alcohol use, leading to impairment or distress.
Substance Use Disorders refer to a pattern of compulsive drug-seeking and drug use that leads to significant impairment or distress. In contrast, Substance-Induced Disorders are conditions caused by the effects of substance use, such as substance-induced mood or psychotic disorders, which occur as a direct result of ingesting a substance.