Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center in Port Orchard
Addiction vs. Drug Abuse and Tolerance. You may use more than the recommended dose, or you may need to get prescriptions from another person. You may be taking drugs to relax, lower tension, or ignore real life. You can often change your negative habits or quit.
Addiction means the inability stop. Do not do it if your health is at risk. Don't do it if it causes financial, emotional or other problems. Even if it is your intention to quit, the need for drugs may consume you every waking hour.
Addiction can be different than physical dependence or tolerance. Sudden withdrawal symptoms are common in cases of physical dependence. Tolerance develops when a drug's effectiveness diminishes over time.