Drugs

Question 1

Define psychological dependance

Answer 1

Drug promotes satisfaction and drive to repeat consumption for pleasure or avoid discomfort

Question 2

What is physical dependance

Answer 2

Physical DISTURBANCE when amount of drug in body is markedly reduced

Question 3

3 components of aetiology of drug absue

Answer 3

Enviroment- acceptable and readily available
constituents- education, personality, psychicatric illness
Drug itself- Pharmacological effect it has can lead to abuse