Addiction

• What is dependence? 


  Psychological reliance/to stop withdrawal symptoms.
• What is addiction?


  Dependence plus a ‘buzz’ or sense of escape. (mood modification)
• What is substance misuse?

  Not following the rules/doses of the person who prescribed it to you.
• What is substance abuse?

  Using the substance to ‘get high’ (experience the ‘buzz’) or sense of escape.
• What is the difference between misuse and abuse?

  The intentions of the consumer.
• How is addiction diagnosed?

  The ICD-10 states that an addiction diagnosis is only made if three or more characteristics are present together during the previous year.
• What are a few clinical characteristics from the ICD-10?

  Strong desire to use the substance.

  Persisting despite known harm.

  Difficulty controlling use.

  Higher priority given to substance.