Discuss the General Principles as Put Forth by the Seventh

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Essay

Discuss the general principles as put forth by the Seventh U.N. Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders. Are there other principles you believe should be included? Explain.

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Definitions:

Heroin Addiction

A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain.

Methadone

A synthetic opioid used for pain management and as part of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

Psychological Dependence

A form of dependence characterized by a perceived need to use a substance for emotional relief or to achieve altered states of consciousness.

Physical Dependence

A physiological state of adaptation to a specific psychoactive substance, characterized by the emergence of withdrawal symptoms when the substance is discontinued.