Posts Tagged ‘withdrawal’
The Difference Between Physical Dependence and Addiction
Many people use the terms “physical dependence” and “addiction” as if they mean the same thing. Although the two conditions are closely related, they are not identical. Understanding the difference is important because someone can develop physical dependence without having an addiction, while addiction involves much more than the body’s physical response to a substance.…
Read MoreMedical Detox vs Social Detox: Which Addiction Treatment Is Right for You?
Making the decision to seek help for drug or alcohol addiction is often one of the hardest steps a person will ever take. Once that decision is made, however, another important question usually follows. What type of detox is actually needed? Many people are surprised to learn that detox is not the same for everyone.…
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