Physical Dependence
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Drugs — Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science▶ 6:20Now let's pivotWhat's physical dependencePhysical dependence, which is often what we call addiction, is a definitive physiological change in the bodySubstance Use Disorders I: Basic Considerations — Lehne's Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants▶ 5:04So psychological dependence is that intense subjective need for a drug, like a really severe cognitive cravingBut physical dependence is a completely different mechanismThat is defined as a state where an abstinence syndrome, withdrawal syndrome will occur if the drug use is suddenly discontinuedSubstance Use Disorders I: Basic Considerations — Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care▶ 5:08And confusing those two concepts is incredibly dangerous in practicePhysical dependence is just a physiological stateA substance use disorder is a behavioral pathology