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the body needs a constant supply of the drug

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A physical or mental need for a drug?

Addiction!


Drug addiction drug tolerance and psychological addiction?

Tolerance to a drug (so that higher and higher amounts are needed in order to obtain the same initial effect) and dependence - both are part of the physical addiction. Psychological addiction does not involve physical tolerance and dependence, but can be difficult to treat, unless there is motivation to kick the habit.


What needs are met through drug use?

There really are no needs met. Some people just think it will relieve them of stress or make their lives much easier. Please don't do drugs. It will come back to bite you. ;)


When a physical need has been achieved to a drug or alcohol this is referred to?

Dependency / Addiction


In what ways does a person become dependent on drugs?

Drugs usually have a physical addiction, which means if you don't have that drug, your body thinks it's not functioning properly. The addiction can make an individual do anything to get that drug. Some people would even kill their families to get money if they needed drugs.


When a physical need has been achieved to a drug or alcohol thi is referred to as?

Dependency / Addiction


What is the drug found in tobacco that causes physical and psychological addiction?

Nicotine is the highly addictive drug found in tobacco. It has been said that nicotine addiction is one of the hardest addictions to beat, acting in a similar way as heroin or cocaine addiction.


What word means the state of losing control over the use of a drug?

addiction


What is an uncontrallable addiction on a drug?

There is actually no such thing as an uncontrollable addiction to a drug.


What does physical addiction mean?

it means they feel like they physically need it


What is the same about drug abuse drug addiction and drug dependence?

drug abuse could lead to drug addiction and dependence


When a physical need has been achieved to a drug or alcohol this is referred to as?

Dependency / Addiction