Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Hi , I think these are very good definitions. Kathleen in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Dear , I agree with all three and believe them to be true....and you?? Darwent wrote: * Physical dependence occurs when your body adapts to a drug. When the drug is withdrawn, you may then experience anxiety, tremors and other physical withdrawal symptoms. * Addiction is a primary disease marked by cravings for a drug and compulsive use of that drug despite repeated, harmful consequences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Thanks !! This is good for us to show to family, friends, or anyone else who does not know!! Blessed Be, Lori in California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Hello These are excellent definitions. Kaylene >* Tolerance happens when the initial dose of an opioid loses its >effectiveness over time, calling for higher doses of the drug to produce >the desired effect. > > >* Physical dependence occurs when your body adapts to a drug. When the >drug is withdrawn, you may then experience anxiety, tremors and other >physical withdrawal symptoms. > >* Addiction is a primary disease marked by cravings for a drug and >compulsive use of that drug despite repeated, harmful consequences. > >Be Blessed > E. Darwent >Moderator, Chronic Pain > >-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 , These are excellent definitions. Too bad non-CP people don't seem to know the difference! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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