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Yes. Of all the drugs, alcohol is the most harmful. It damages every organ in the body simply by its presence over time. It creates physical dependency, by altering the brain's chemistry so the its presence is required for normal functioning (until that is no longer possible). But, long before then, it creates psychological dependency by causing us to become convinced that we cannot survive without it.
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Does alcohol cause physical dependency?
It can, although it rarely does.
What is any substance that causes changes in a person's physical or psychological state?
The simple example is Alcohol. Short term use cause psychological changes and chronic usage will cause physical damage like cirrhosis of liver.
Can alcoholism cause pernicious anemia?
Afraid so! My alcohol dependency caused PA.
Does heroin cause a physical or psychological addiction?
Both.
Is alcohol a physical disease?
No, but it can cause physical diseases.
Are there any proven psychological causes of serious physical disease. I don't mean diseases of the brain that cause physical problems?
Physical pain and conditions have been shown to cause mental and psychological pain and disorders - long term physical hurts and issues can cause mental anguish.
How can quitting an addiction to alcohol be dangerous?
Because of dependency on alcohol buzz it may be dangerous to quit cold turkey that is why it is highly advisable to gradually quit <><><> To add to the above- addiction creates a physical dependency. Sudden complete withdrawal places the body in physical stress, and can also cause the onset of delirium, commonly called DT's, seizures and death. Withdrawal from any true addiction should be under the guidance of a physician. See the link below for more info.
What are three possible causes of the placebo effect?
Three possible causes of the placebo effect are psychological conditioning, expectations and beliefs of the individual, and the release of endorphins or other neurotransmitters in the brain triggered by the placebo treatment.
What is addictive in alcohol?
Addiction to alcohol is two-fold. There is a psychological and physical addiction. Physical addiction to alcohol may not manifest itself in every person addicted to alcohol. This usually takes years of continuous abuse of alcohol that over time actually changes cellular function in your body. The prolonged abuse of alcohol can cause cellular function to become dependent on alcohol being present in the system in order for them to work correctly. The sudden removal of alcohol can cause these cells to work improperly or shut down altogether. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can range from physical tremors all the way to coma and death. The other cause of alcohol addiction is the less understood psychological factors. There are 7 behaviors that make up psychological addiction with only 3 being present for a designated period of time to classify as alcohol addicted. These are tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, problems with family, work, social or legally; the inability to control how much or how long you drink, continual attempts at quitting or slowing down that ultimately end in failure, increasing amount of time trying to drink or recover from its affects, and continual drinking even when the person is aware that their lives are suffering because of it.
What is physicotropics?
A drug that causes physical properties unlike psychotropics which cause psychological responses.
What might cause a person to go into shock?
Experiencing emotional, psychological, or physical trauma.
Does alcohol initially cause emotional stimulation and physical depression?
yes
