Spidy
06-05-2007, 08:33 PM
This post is to be used as a general reference NOT to be a subject of debate.
There is a difference between a true Addiction and Dependence.
People who have taken a class of drug they may cause dependence and have no problem are the ones who tend to know that it's a dependence not an addiction...those who have taken it and had a problem are the ones who tend to tell others that they were addicted and everyone who takes it will
become addicted also.
What follows is an explanation of the difference between Addiction and Dependence.
Addiction or Dependency
The term addiction is usually equated with abuse, however addiction and abuse are not the same thing.
Addiction is comprised of tolerance to the medication being taken and/or psychological dependence to the drug in question. With tolerance a person must take more and more of that particular drug to get the same desired effects over time.
Psychological dependence means that a person will take the drug in question
no matter what the consequences. One or both of these must present to consider a possible addiction.
The term dependency is different meaning that the body has grown used or adapted to the amount of the drug in question that is being taken. This can happen for a number of reasons to numerous to count. For instance people who are taking insulin for diabetes are dependent on the insulin. Their body needs it to maintain a state of well being.
Either addiction or dependency can cause withdrawal if the drug in question is stopped abruptly however it is important to note that people who have a chronic illness sometimes need to consider long term treatment of their particular disorder and this is called medical dependence. This is the case with the diabetic and insulin.
It is possible to become addicted to anything given the correct set of circumstances, so people with a history of drug or other addictions should be
carefully monitored when using a drug that may cause dependency.
thanks,
spidy.
There is a difference between a true Addiction and Dependence.
People who have taken a class of drug they may cause dependence and have no problem are the ones who tend to know that it's a dependence not an addiction...those who have taken it and had a problem are the ones who tend to tell others that they were addicted and everyone who takes it will
become addicted also.
What follows is an explanation of the difference between Addiction and Dependence.
Addiction or Dependency
The term addiction is usually equated with abuse, however addiction and abuse are not the same thing.
Addiction is comprised of tolerance to the medication being taken and/or psychological dependence to the drug in question. With tolerance a person must take more and more of that particular drug to get the same desired effects over time.
Psychological dependence means that a person will take the drug in question
no matter what the consequences. One or both of these must present to consider a possible addiction.
The term dependency is different meaning that the body has grown used or adapted to the amount of the drug in question that is being taken. This can happen for a number of reasons to numerous to count. For instance people who are taking insulin for diabetes are dependent on the insulin. Their body needs it to maintain a state of well being.
Either addiction or dependency can cause withdrawal if the drug in question is stopped abruptly however it is important to note that people who have a chronic illness sometimes need to consider long term treatment of their particular disorder and this is called medical dependence. This is the case with the diabetic and insulin.
It is possible to become addicted to anything given the correct set of circumstances, so people with a history of drug or other addictions should be
carefully monitored when using a drug that may cause dependency.
thanks,
spidy.