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physiological dependence

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physical need for a drug

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psychological dependence

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psychological need for a drug

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addiction

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compulsive drug craving
affects day to day

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tolerance

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reduced responsiveness to a drug promoting user to increase dosage

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stimulants

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increase levels of arousal and activity
caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, cocaine

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depressants

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sleep inducing
decreasing central nervous system
alcohol, barbiturates, benzidine pines

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opiates/narcotics

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suppress pain
produces euphoria
morphine, heroine

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