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Both. Many people feel the need to drink in order to cope with anxiety, to manage depression, or as an escape from other problems in their life, which are signs of psychological addiction. Alcohol is physically addicting as evidenced by the following symptoms being present after long-term consumption of alcohol: - increased sweating, increased BP, psychosis, delirium, seizures, tremors, restlessness, rapid heart rate, raised body temperature, nausea, loss of appetite, etc.
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∙ 14y agoLong-term alcohol use causes changes in the brain and other parts of the body that remain when the alcohol is removed. Since the body has adapted to the drug, it no longer functions normally without it. The changes are reversible, if treated in time.
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∙ 12y agoI just found out that a long time friend has been suffering from alcohol addition, what can I do to help him?
^^ That doesnt answer the question .. Stupid person. -_-
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Is methadone psychologically or biologically addictive?
Do you mean psychologically or PHYSICALLY addictive
What can you take for cocaine withdrawal?
Although cocaine is extremely psychologically addictive, as well as chemically addictive, it is not physically addictive. There are no physical withdrawal symptoms, like there are with alcohol or opiates.
Are tranquilizers psychologically addictive?
Tranquilizers are addictive both psychologically and physically. Some -- such as Valium -- even have potentially fatal withdrawal symptoms.
What drug causes a physical and psychological yearn?
Both alcohol and opiates (opium, heroin, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, fentanyl, Suboxone, etc.) are physically addictive. As far as I know, they are the only drugs that are physically addictive. Amphetamines, methamphetamines and cocaine are extremely psychologically addictive, as well as chemically addictive, but not physically addictive. Ecstasy also has a fairly high potential for psychological and chemical addiction, but it is not as addictive as speed, meth, or coke. Hallucinogens (LSD, marijuana, salvia, peyote, mescaline) are neither chemically addictive nor physically addictive. They can be psychologically addictive, though.
Drugs that have the features of tolerance and withdrawal are considered?
They are considered to be physically addictive (as opposed to chemically addictive or psychologically addictive).Note that drugs that are physically addictive (alcohol and opiates) are also extremely chemically and psychologically addictive as well. But physical addiction trumps those two. Physical addiction means you get violently ill, and can even die, if you suddenly stop taking the drug. That is not true of chemical and psychological addiction.
Are hallucinogens addiciting?
Most hallucinogens are not addictive physically, and are not very psychologically addictive. However, one of the more addictive hallucinogens is the dissociative ketamine.
Is alcohol physically addictive?
Yes it is.
Are mushrooms addictive and if so is it physically addictive or psychologically addictive or both addictive?
Mushrooms are no more additive than any other foods.The hallucinogens found in some mushrooms may become psychologically additive to those will little or no will power or self discipline.
Can Marijuana psychologically addictive?
Anything can become psychologically addictive.
Does crystal meth cause a physical or psychological dependence?
It is extremely psychologically addictive, as well as chemically addictive. But it is NOT physically addictive. Also your teeth will be much worse for the wear.
What type of precuation is needed with CNS depressants?
Most CNS depressants have the potential to be physically and psychologically addictive.
What happens to someone who stops drugs when they are addicted to them?
This is a tough answer. The first thing to consider would be whether the drug are physically addictive or psychologically addictive. If they are only psychologically addictive, they will most commonly experience agitation and "fiending" (longing for the drugs). If it's physically addictive, the user may experience a wide range of things. Opiates are the most used physically addictive drugs, and many who quit cold turkey get cold sweats, fevers, body aches and other flu-like symptoms. It can actually be quite danergous to suddenly stop doing physically addictive drugs after heavy use.
