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Addiction can be a physical dependence. Physical addiction is not the only form of addiction. There is also psychological addiction, which is also considered addiction.
A physical dependence and a psychological dependence often coincide with one another, but they don't always have to. Usually, psychological dependence comes first. One could be addicted to alcohol psychologically, meaning they have overwhelming desire to the point that it feels like a need to drink. Drinking too much alcohol on a regular basis can lead to a physical alcohol addiction, meaning the person has to drink alcohol for their body to function. The psychological addiction may even be gone at this point, and they not want to drink anymore, however the physical addiction is still there. Another example could be in marijuana. Marijuana can be very psychologically addictive, however it causes no physical addiction.
Either way, an addiction is an addiction, be it physical, psychological, or both.
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What is the same about drug abuse drug addiction and drug dependence?
drug abuse could lead to drug addiction and dependence
In term of alcohol and drug use what is a physical dependence?
Physical dependence is the withdrawls you have when you stop using, emotional dependence is the mental obsession and compulsion to keep using. Check out narcoticsannonymous.org if you believe you have dependency issues or research al-anon if someone you love is struggling with dependency
Need to take a drug in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms is called?
physical dependence
What causes a physical dependence on a substance?
Your mental weakness is the main cause for your physical dependence on a substance. Every action has a mental origin.The details vary, but in general:The presence of the substance in the brain changes the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and especially dopamine.The brain adapts physically to the altered levels of those substances.At that point, it is necessary to continue the substance in order to feel anything like normal, even if one does not use enough to get high.Recovery from addiction is largely a matter of sustaining the body and mind physically and otherwise until the brain has regained as close to normal functioning as it is able. This may take from months to years, depending on the drug, the amount used and how long the addiction continued before abstinence.From the above, you can see that the absolute prerequisite for recovery from any addiction is total abstinence from substances or activities that create the same extreme chemical changes as the drug of choice.
A key characteristic of physical dependence is?
Withdrawal symptoms if no alcohol is consumed for a long enough period of time.
What is a physical dependence on a substance such as nicotine?
An addiction.
What are three of the signs of physical dependence?
Withdrawal,Addiction, and Tolerance.
Substance abuse and addiction are called what?
Substance abuse and addiction is called dependence. When a person is addicted to drugs or alcohol, they develop a physical and/or psychological dependence.
Drug addiction drug tolerance and psychological addiction?
Tolerance to a drug (so that higher and higher amounts are needed in order to obtain the same initial effect) and dependence - both are part of the physical addiction. Psychological addiction does not involve physical tolerance and dependence, but can be difficult to treat, unless there is motivation to kick the habit.
Is alcoholism an example of a purely physical addiction?
Yes, the body can be physically addicted to alcohol. The psychological dependence comes first, then the physical dependence. So you would have to recover from those in the reverse order. You first get the medical care to get off the alcohol, and then you get the treatment for the psychological component.
What is Possession of a drug of dependence?
Having a drug dependence is an addiction.
Are psychological and physical two type of addiction?
Yes, those are both types of addiction. Physical addiction is when the body gets used to the drug and you have to have it for the body to function normally. That is why alcoholics have to go to detox centers. But they still have a psychological dependence, and if they stop treatment at that point, they will likely start using again and get the physical dependence back. So they then have to treat the psychological urges to use the substance and the underlying causes.
Is there two types of addiction psychological and physical?
Yes, those are both types of addiction. Physical addiction is when the body gets used to the drug and you have to have it for the body to function normally. That is why alcoholics have to go to detox centers. But they still have a psychological dependence, and if they stop treatment at that point, they will likely start using again and get the physical dependence back. So they then have to treat the psychological urges to use the substance and the underlying causes.
What is the same about drug abuse drug addiction and drug dependence?
drug abuse could lead to drug addiction and dependence
Can opiates cause psychological dependence?
Yes they can--it's called 'addiction'. They cause a physical dependence too; so do not stop taking them suddenly or you will go through 'cold turkey' withdrawal.
What kind of dependence is it when a person believes the he or ashe needs a drug in order to feel good or function normally?
A psychological dependence is a person's belief that he or she needs a drug to feel good or to function normally. A physical dependence is a condition where a person has a physical or chemical dependence on the drug.
Is there a physical dependence of LSD?
No, there is no physical dependence associated with LSD.
