Question 1

is physical dependence the same as drug addiction?

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No: People being treated by prescription can become dependent but not addicted.

Question 2

what is the alcohol dependence or drug addiction process?

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Habituation: In any physical dependence the body adapts and the withdrawal symptoms are the body responding to the lack of the substance.  Because addictions cause changes in neurotransmission they are difficult to treat and require enough time for the body to adjust to being "clean.".

Question 3

how to know if some of us are prone to drug addiction and alcohol dependence?

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Drug and alcohol : Addictions tend to have a strong hereditary component as well as a learned behavior. If you have grown up in a family  that has a tendency to have drug and alcohol problems be cautious and pay attention to your drinking.

Question 4

are some of us more prone than others to drug addiction and alcohol dependence?

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Drug, alcohol addict: Some of us have adverse reaction to pain medications or alcohol use, while others find one or both extremely pleasurable, thus reinforcing continued and repeated use. These are due to differences in the chemistry of the brain, often a genetic effect. If others in your family have addictions, better to not try these substances, as risk an addiction!

Question 5

what are the physical effects of drug addiction?

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Depnds on drug abuse: All organs are affected depending on the offending drug.

Question 6

how do i stop drug addiction?

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Mutual support helps: If you are concerned about being an addict, you might want to consider attending a meeting of narcotics anonymous. Find a meeting at their web site: http://www.Na.Org/.

Question 7

can you please define drug addiction?

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Temprory altof brain: Historically, addiction has been defined as physical and psychological dependence on psychoactive substances (for example alcohol, tobacco, heroin, caffeine and other drugs) which cross the blood-brain barrier once ingested, temporarily altering the chemical milieu of the brain.

Question 8

how to help someone through drug addiction?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what you: mean by 'help.'  Nobody can make someone else change, but they can present their concerns, love, caring and arguments about how the problem is hurting them, and hope that it makes a dent. You can attend Alanon meetings for YOURSELF, and learn to deal with your anger, shame, guilt and other emotions related to your friend/family member. Again, be caring and supportive, but nagging doesn't work.

Question 9

when is drug addiction considered a disease?

Accepted Answer

When it happens: We know that there are genetic susceptibilities to addiction as well as environment contributing factors.  So when addiction happens, it is a disease.

Question 10

symptoms of drug addiction withdrawels obvious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Without proper detox symptoms can be prolonged and dangerous.

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