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20.   According to the lectures, physical dependency differs from psychological dependency in that

   a.   psychological dependence is a short term problem.
b.   is the focus of out patient treatment.
c.   psychological dependence has longer term issues for recovery.
d.   both B & C.

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7 years ago
Dependence: An overwhelming need to take a drug on a continual basis.

Physical dependence: Occurs when the pt exhibits signs of w/drawal after drug is d/c

Psychological dependence: An intense craving for the drug
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7 years ago
Physical dependence is based on a need created by the bodies biological systems. Goes away during a detox and after withdrawal subsides.

Psychological dependence has to do with what acts as a trigger or conditions a response to use the drug and breaking habits that increase drug use. Answer D makes the most sense.
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