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Having a drug dependence is an addiction.
genetics correlate with drug dependence
Tolerance and dependence of a drug is a trademark of addiction. The tolerance of a drug builds in which case a person needs more of the drug in their system. The dependence on a drug, is the need for the drug in which to feel like you are living a normal life.
No. Physical dependence on a drug is marked by a state of mental and physical abnormality when the drug is withdrawn.
You can not be psychologically dependent on a drug. Dependence is a medical term form for a person who physically withdraws when they stop the use of a drug. Now if you are psychologically addicted to a drug, you can find your identity being lost to a near impossible to feed hunger that only gets worse. If you feel that you are constantly in need of more, than get help immediately. The longer you wait, the worse it is.
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.
Tolerance related to physical dependence is known as pharmacodynamic tolerance. This type of tolerance occurs when the body adapts to repeated exposure to a drug, leading to a reduced response to the same dose over time.
subconsciously you have a psychological dependence on something, whether it be a drug , sex, people
Most hallucinogens have little or no tendency for causing drug dependence. One notable exception is ketamine. The symptoms of dependence include a craving for a drug, which may cause many secondary effects.
An uncontrollable dependence on a drug is known as addiction. This is a chronic condition characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences.
The Law of Addiction states ""Administration of a drug to an addict will cause re-establishment of chemical dependence upon the addictive substance." The term was used in 1988 in an article by Joel Spitzer entitled "The Law of Addiction.See the related link.