Question 1

please tell me if a psychologist can help me with my pain pill dependence and addiction?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps, but you: Deserve the best treatment.  Rehab, na meetings, a substance abuse counselor and an addiction psychiatrist all need to work with you.

Question 2

what are analgesic tolerance and dependance?

Accepted Answer

Long term effects: Analgesic tolerance means decreased analgesic effect in long-term opioid treatment and the patient needs higher doses to experience the same effect. Physical dependence is actual change in physiologic response, i.e. If the patient stops the substance, the withdrawal signs will appear. Psychological dependence is some kind of perception which patient feels his well-being is from that substance.

Question 3

does the body build dependance to benzos when taken in lowest dose for around 3-4 months?

Accepted Answer

YES/NO: Short acting benzos i.e.  Xanax, (alprazolam) Ativan & the ultrashort acting Halcion can lead to tolerance pretty fast. It depends on the dosage, "small dosage " is a relative term . In treatment of anxiety, we try to avoid using short acting benzos where possible. Most likely few months of use under medical supervision will not lead to significant tolerance. It has to be weaned off gradually though
good lu.

Question 4

how can i reduce dependence on friends?

Accepted Answer

Why want to?: Hard question to answer, since it depends on who they are and what they are doing for you. Human beings are usually interdependent, and in most relationships  we should be giving as good as we are getting.  It is one thing to want more self-sufficiency, and another thing to want to isolate oneself. If you think friends have hidden agendas, you need to discuss it with them.

Question 5

what could lead to dependence on my medication?

Accepted Answer

Addiction?: If you man pain or psychiatric medications, then we must include your personalities. Do you have an addictive personality? Do you smoke and can't quit, drink and can't stop, take pain meds for the "high"? These should be discussed with your physician. If you are a hypertensive, diabetic, etc and must rely on medications for health reasons alone, then you should not worry. Italk to your md.

Question 6

how can i reduce my dependence on other people?

Accepted Answer

?: Are you dependent on people or are you hooked on supporting their addictions?  Addicts may not have relationships, they may take hostages.

Question 7

can ativan taken infrequently on low dose cause dependency??? 1mg on alternate day or once in a week, can this cause dependance on long term?

Accepted Answer

: Yes

Question 8

how often should i drink energy drinks without developing a dependance?

Accepted Answer

Do Not Start: Should not do at all.Complications can include heart problems , high blood pressure and strokes among other things from the caffeine.Dependence varies but is possible.Be smart!

Question 9

could melatonin suplement cause dependence?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: I've never heard of anyone having trouble stopping melatonin, but people can become psychologically dependent on anything.  If you google "melatonin dependence" you'll find a few people out there who claim they become dependent on it.  I consider this fairly unlikely though.

Question 10

what is the meaning of substance dependence?

Accepted Answer

Maladaptive pattern: Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is a maladaptive patterned use of a substance (drug) in which the user consumes the substance in amounts or with methods not condoned by medical professionals. Substance abuse/drug abuse is not limited to mood-altering or psycho-active drugs. Activity is also considered substance abuse when inappropriately used(as in steroids for performance enhancement).

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