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A psychological addiction is a mental craving for a certain drug and can even be described as an overwhelming obsession with the drug and the feelings that result from the usage of that drug.
It occurs as conscious thought and choices lead us to stimulate the pleasure centers. The subconscious mind is stimulated by these pleasures and motivates the person to repeat these acts for pleasure. If it is not satisfied, the subconscious creates a craving for the pleasure producing substances or acts, and this creates a physical obligation. Psychological addictions last a lifetime. An alcoholic always considers himself an alcoholic because he knows he is just one drink away from being an alcoholic again, the same for other addictive substances and drugs. For information on physical addictions, check out the Related Questions below.
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Is alcohol addiction psychological physical or both?
Alcohol addiction is typically both psychological and physical.
What type of addiction is LSD?
The only addiction LSD can cause is psychological addiction, and even this is unusual.
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.
Does heroin cause a physical or psychological addiction?
Both.
A strong physical and psychological craving for a substance?
Addiction
Is tobacco addiction purely psychological?
No. There are chemicals added to tobacco in cigaretts that aid and strengthen physical addiction.
Does marijuana have a physic or psycholoical addiction?
There is only psychological and physical addiction. If taken enough than both.
Is sugar addiction chemical or psychological?
it's like a rainbow.
What is the addiction to marijuana?
Marijuana has never been shown to be addictive, however some people can create a psychological addiction to anything.
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 has the author Thomas John Payne written?
Thomas John Payne has written: 'Cue responsivity in smokers' -- subject(s): Human behavior, Nicotine addiction, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Nicotine addiction
What is the level of addiction for inhalants?
Common inhalants such as "Poppers" and "Laughing Gas" are not physically addictive but do have a moderate risk of causing a psychological addiction.
