describing addiction

Question 1

what is addiction

Answer 1

this is a disorder in which an individual takes a substance that is pleasureable but eventually becomes compulsive with harmful substances

Question 2

what are the 2 types of dependence

Answer 2

physical- you experience withdrawal symptoms

psychological- you feel a strong desire to take the substance

Question 3

what is tolerance

Answer 3

this is when someones response to a drug reduces so much to the point where they need more and more doses to get the same affect

it usually occurs because the body adjusts to the use of the drug to maintain homeostasis

Question 4

what are withdrawal symptoms

Answer 4

when a person develops an unpleasent response after they stop taking a drug. this may include shaking,insomia, vomiting etc