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What is the drug found in tobacco that causes physical and psychological addiction?
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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.
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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.
Is there two types of addiction psychological and physical?
Yes, those are both types of addiction. Physical addiction is when the body gets used to the drug and you have to have it for the body to function normally. That is why alcoholics have to go to detox centers. But they still have a psychological dependence, and if they stop treatment at that point, they will likely start using again and get the physical dependence back. So they then have to treat the psychological urges to use the substance and the underlying causes.
Are psychological and physical two type of addiction?
Yes, those are both types of addiction. Physical addiction is when the body gets used to the drug and you have to have it for the body to function normally. That is why alcoholics have to go to detox centers. But they still have a psychological dependence, and if they stop treatment at that point, they will likely start using again and get the physical dependence back. So they then have to treat the psychological urges to use the substance and the underlying causes.
What is the only drug that causes addiction in the majority of users?
tobacco
Name the chemical in tobacco that causes addiction to cigerettes?
Nicotine.
What does nicotine in tobacco do?
Nicotine causes you to form an addiction to tobacco. That's why producers of tobacco products use it; to make customers come back for more.
What is a substance that causes a change in an organism's physical or psychological state?
a drug
What causes addictions- and not just the drug kind?
Psychological addiction when you think or have a great need to have more of that substance to keep on going. Some include depression, moodiness, short temper, and others. Physical addiction occurs when your body feels the need for that substance. Some include headaches, shaking, and others.
What causes a person to go into shock?
Experiencing emotional, psychological, or physical trauma.
What is physicotropics?
A drug that causes physical properties unlike psychotropics which cause psychological responses.
What are some major causes of insomnia?
Lack of physical activity. Emotional and psychological distress.
What does nicotine do to tobacco users?
It makes the users addicted to tobacco so that they will continue to waste their money on cigarettes.
