Features of addiction

• What is addiction classified as in the ICD-10?

  Dependence disorder
• Why do individuals with addiction regularly use substances?

  To maintain their daily routine and prevent negative feelings
• What are the criteria for diagnosing addiction according to the ICD-10?

  Patients must have 3 main symptoms for the same time in a month or repeated during a year
• What are the symptoms of dependency addictions?

  • Difficulty stopping use
  • Physical withdrawal
  • Replacing usual activities with the substance
  • Ignoring harmful consequences
• What characterizes behavioral addiction?

  Regular activity, ignoring harm, spending more time, difficulty reducing activity, and risking negative outcomes
• Do behavioral addictions typically have physical withdrawal symptoms?

  No, they often have no physical withdrawal symptoms
• What are the main differences between substance addiction and behavioral addiction?

  Substance Addiction:

  • Involves substances
  • Physical withdrawal symptoms may occur

  
  

  Behavioral Addiction:

  • Involves activities
  • Typically no physical withdrawal symptoms