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A pattern of substance abuse that leads to significant impairment.

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A key characteristic of physical dependence is?

Withdrawal symptoms if no alcohol is consumed for a long enough period of time.


A family history of substance abuse or dependence does not have a significant impact on the functioning of individuals with substance dependence?

A family history of substance abuse can increase the risk of an individual developing substance dependence due to genetic and environmental factors. It can also impact the functioning of individuals by influencing their behavior, mental health, and coping mechanisms related to substance use. Supportive interventions and awareness of family history can help individuals with substance dependence in managing their condition effectively.


What is meant by a characteristic property of a substance?

A characteristic property of a substance is a unique and specific attribute that is inherent to that substance and helps to identify and distinguish it from others. These properties remain constant regardless of the amount or form of the substance and can be used to determine its identity.


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


What is one characteristic property of a substance?

i will give you three....melting point, boiling point, freezing point and one more is density

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A key characteristic of physical dependence is?

Withdrawal symptoms if no alcohol is consumed for a long enough period of time.


How do you use substance dependence in a sentence?

The people dependence is on you not on the mayor.


What is the difference between DSM-IV for alcohol abuse and dependence and substance abuse and dependence?

Simply the substance used.


Was dependence of sea a characteristic of Sparta or Athens?

Athens.


What is the Prognosis of substance abuse or dependence?

Substance abuse and substance dependence are two different things. Substance abuse- is when someone is using a substance more than directed or they are using it for different reasons than what it is for. Substance dependence- is when you have developed a need physicall and/or mentally for it and without it your body in some way experiences a withdrawl.


What is physical dependance?

Physical dependence on a substance is a physiological rather than a psychological dependence.


What is a physical dependence on a substance such as nicotine?

An addiction.


A family history of substance abuse or dependence does not have a significant impact on the functioning of individuals with substance dependence?

A family history of substance abuse can increase the risk of an individual developing substance dependence due to genetic and environmental factors. It can also impact the functioning of individuals by influencing their behavior, mental health, and coping mechanisms related to substance use. Supportive interventions and awareness of family history can help individuals with substance dependence in managing their condition effectively.


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.


What is a strong dependence on a drug or substance known as?

An addiction?


What disorders are included in the substance use classification?

Substance abuse and substance dependency A+ :) Substance use disorder is the condition of substance abuse and substance dependence. A substance use disorder could include disorders such as dependence on alcohol and dependence on narcotic drugs.


What is a typical symptom of substance dependence?

Tolerance Difficulty in abstaining from taking or using the substance.