Question

Describe the difference between opioid addiction and opioid physical dependence.

Answer 1

Addiction is a neurobiological disease that has genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors. It is characterized by one or more of the following behaviors.Poor control over drug use,Compulsive drug use,Continued use of a drug despite physical, mental and/or social harm and A craving for the drug.

Physical dependence is the body's adaptation to a particular drug. In other words, the individual's body gets used to receiving regular doses of a certain medication. When the medication is abruptly stopped or the dosage is reduced too quickly, the person will experience withdrawal symptoms.