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All addictions work in the same parts of the brain, by modifying or imitating the production of neurotransmitters that cause pleasant feelings. This is as true of shopping addiction as it is of heroin. Thus, people who have taught themselves that their moods and feelings can be altered by certain actions or chemicals, have a very good chance of cross-addiction to chemicals and actions that have similar effects. Gambling, for example, is the number two substitute addiction for alcoholics and addicts, after relationships.
In a slightly different sense, the actions of some chemicals are so similar that a person addicted to one will almost automatically become addicted to the other. Alcohol and benzodiazepine tranquilizers are one example. Heroin and other opioid drugs are another, as are alcohol and heroin.
Cross addiction and cross dependence are the same thing, really. "Cross dependence" is just a way of saying it that makes it sound less important. Thus the term is much favored by drug companies.
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What does cross-addiction and cross dependence mean?
Drugs can be grouped into different classes according to their effect on the central nervous system (your brain and its connections to the various organs and other parts of your body). If you are using a drug repeatedly over a period of time, you will develop dependence on that drug. But you will also develop dependence to other drugs that you have not used that are in the same class as the drug you are using. This means that when you stop using one drug and begin to experience withdrawal, prescribed use of another drug in the same class might stop or decrease the severity of withdrawal. An example is the use of methadone (a narcotic) to help heroin (a narcotic) users avoid withdrawal. Cross addiction has also been used to describe addiction to more than one drug, whether or not it is in the same class
What is Possession of a drug of dependence?
Having a drug dependence is an addiction.
What is the same about drug abuse drug addiction and drug dependence?
drug abuse could lead to drug addiction and dependence
What does cross addiction mean?
It means your addicted to drugs and alcohol cross addicted
What is a physical dependence on a substance such as nicotine?
An addiction.
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 are the term related to drug dependence?
It is drug addiction.
What is a strong dependence on a drug or substance known as?
An addiction?
Is addiction a physical dependence?
Addiction can be a physical dependence. Physical addiction is not the only form of addiction. There is also psychological addiction, which is also considered addiction. A physical dependence and a psychological dependence often coincide with one another, but they don't always have to. Usually, psychological dependence comes first. One could be addicted to alcohol psychologically, meaning they have overwhelming desire to the point that it feels like a need to drink. Drinking too much alcohol on a regular basis can lead to a physical alcohol addiction, meaning the person has to drink alcohol for their body to function. The psychological addiction may even be gone at this point, and they not want to drink anymore, however the physical addiction is still there. Another example could be in marijuana. Marijuana can be very psychologically addictive, however it causes no physical addiction. Either way, an addiction is an addiction, be it physical, psychological, or both.
What are three of the signs of physical dependence?
Withdrawal,Addiction, and Tolerance.
An uncontrollable dependence on a drug is known as?
An uncontrollable dependence on a drug is known as addiction. This is a chronic condition characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences.
What is the medical term meaning strong dependence on a drug?
alcoholism
