Psychological Addiction

What Is the Difference Between Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction?

Question by Chronic: What is the difference between drug abuse and drug addiction?
I am witing something freelance and just wondering if anyone can give me an addequite difference between drug abuse and drug addiction.

The definition of an addict is: 1. To cause to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on a habit-forming substance
2. To occupy (oneself) with or involve (oneself) in something habitually or compulsively

Definition of drug abuse: he use of illegal… Continue reading

To Those With Mental Illness: Do You Have Problems With Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Your Family?

Question by ~~Birdy~~: To those with mental illness: Do you have problems with alcohol and drug abuse in your family?
Do you get concerned about yourself?

Do you ever think about drinking to change your mood? What stops you?

Best answer:

Answer by Van Bo
I’m concerned. Enough to know that alcohol is toxic, I don’t want to get wasted, sick or harm my health.

Answer by Meatwad Gets The Honeys
1. Yes.… Continue reading

Why Drug Addicts and Alcoholics So Frequently Relapse

Why Drug Addicts and Alcoholics So Frequently Relapse — http://www.vaticancatholic.com Here’s the link to the file on how to pray the Rosary: http://www.mostholyfamilymonastery.com/rosary.pdf.


Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?
NONE of you have and 'alcohal or drug problem' Tell me this, if this was your problem, then just don't drink, but wait, every time you 'just dont drink' you for some odd reason start drinking. see, all of you here have only… Continue reading

Constant Need of Drugs?

Question by Tinky Winky: Constant need of drugs?
Okay, well not real hard core drugs. I’m 14. I was in constant need of alcohol when I was 12, and I drank a ton. Now I’m always in need of getting high, and I smoke a lot. Don’t worry it’s just weed. And I’ll never, ever do coke or anything harsher like that.

But why do I always need to get…away? :/

Best answer:… Continue reading

Individuals With Addiction Issues Often Have Difficulty Kicking the Habit.?

Question by madonna: Individuals with addiction issues often have difficulty kicking the habit.?
Individuals with addiction issues often have difficulty kicking the habit. This is especially true of stimulants. Discuss why you think this phenomenon exists and what you might suggest as potential options not already being used.

Best answer:

Answer by No One
Addiction is based in your biology…

“Addiction” is defined not by the frequency or quantity used but the inability to stop… Continue reading

What Are the Side Effects of ULTRAM ER?

Question by dot: what are the side effects of ULTRAM ER?
Yes, it’s a narcotic and can dangerous if used incorrectly and/or abused, but what are the feeling you know of when taking it, if any.

The packaging says to take it every day at the same time/same hour, but can I just take it as needed?

Is it suppose to be taken with food?

Yes, I’ve searched online, but hoping for input from those… Continue reading