Why Is Dependence on Some Drugs Okay but Not Others?
... as someone says they take Xanax or Valium or Vicodin everyday, there’s a whole different attitude about it. Best answer: Answer by Pgh10All drugs are not alike. Some drugs, such as aspirin, are milder than others. Many drugs are… Continue reading
What Is the Difference Between Physical Dependence and Addiction?
... by playswithmatches: What is the difference between physical dependence and addiction? I’m talking about prescription painkillers. I have a slipped disc in my lower back, I can hardly walk or stand upright when I get up in the morning,… Continue reading
If Someone Is Addicted to Crack Cocaine, Is There Any Hope?
... tried threatening; tried cutting off communication; nothing works. He now has stolen from me and he’s sitting in jail. I know he needs treatment, but ppl are saying its a lost cause; some say there is hope and some… Continue reading
Studies Show Adderall Aids Focus, but Has Hidden Costs
... show Adderall aids focus, but has hidden costs Filed under: physical symptoms of cocaine use Not only does Adderall usage have physical effects, but there are also legal and behavioral consequences. According to the United States … or physical… Continue reading
Can Watching Television Really Develop Into an Addiction?
... just like just about everything else. A number of years ago my younger brother had an assignment for school to turn off the tv for an entire week, and our whole family was required to get involved. At first… Continue reading
What Is Addiction? (This Is for All That Have Uneducated Comments to Make)?
... psychosocial, and environmental dimensions and is characterized by one of the following: the continued use of a substance despite its detrimental effects, impaired control over the use of a drug (compulsive behavior), and preoccupation with a drug’s use for… Continue reading