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Addiction Definition
- Addiction is defined as adaptive coping mechanisms becoming maladaptive.
- The cost of using the coping mechanism outweighs its benefits, causing problems in other areas of life.
Physiological Addiction
- Physiological tolerance and withdrawal are key components of addiction.
- Substances like alcohol and opiates cause profound physiological effects, leading to potentially fatal withdrawals.
Psychological Dependence
- Psychological dependence develops when coping mechanisms are used to manage negative emotions.
- Removing the addiction without addressing underlying issues leads to a resurgence of negative mental states and alternative coping behaviors.