P.S. Im talking about the top 5-10 or so.
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Which illegal drugs are physically addictive?
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I'm not a drug expert but the first to come to mind are:
Meth
Heroin
Cocaine
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You read my mind! I had seen that graphic before and was looking for it for a while....thanks!!
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Everything except for marijuana.
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Thats a pretty general statement.
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FWIW, psychological addictions are harder to beat than physical ones. With some drugs (like nicotine) the line between psychological and physical is kind of blurred, too.
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I agree. It used to be considered that physical addiction was worse than psychological addiction, but I think the reverse is true. If you are physically addicted but not psychologically (as occasionally happens in a hospital setting), you just have to cut down gradually. With psychological addiction, this is especially difficult.
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Originally Posted By: cooldawg2Everything except for marijuana. On this even thor agrees things aren't very clear-cut. It's not a black and white issue, and there is controversy over where the line between physical and psychological addiction line is drawn. To make things even more murky, some people are more prone to substance dependence than others, and even then it can vary by particular substance.In the real world, very little is black and white.
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No.. I totally didn't pay attention to where this thread was placed.
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don't do drugs, drugs are baad mmkay?http://youtube.com/watch?v=BNbExvU42q4&feature=related
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Depends if we are talking physical addiction, or psychological addictionThe physically addictive ones are the opiates (opium, morphine, heroin), barbiturates (secanol etc-very rare these days) and benzodiazapanes (valium etc) and alcoholA LOT of other substances, cocaine, crystal meth, ecstacy and marijuana have powerfull psychologically addictive reactions which can be as troublesome as physical addiction.
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Originally Posted By: cooldawg2
don't do drugs, drugs are baad mmkay?
so i should stay away from those terrible, nasty, illicit drugs and then go slug down 5 beers and a pack of cigarettes? Just because there legal doesnt make them safe
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phuck what? Illigal or not, it doesen't matter. Addiction phucks you up!!!
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Surprisingly, fewer "drugs" are physically addictive as you might think. Nicotine is the most addictive known substance. Caffeine is addictive. Heroin and all of the opiate based prescription drugs are whether they made from opium or synthesized. Alcohol is physically addictive but not as much as caffeine or nicotine. Cocaine, meth, marijuana, special k, ecstasy are considered more of a psychological addiction. If someone has been using a drug for a long time and stops, the psychological withdrawal has a physical effect on the body. In most cases, anxiety, depression, irritability and fatigue are the symptoms. Generally speaking, the "harder" the drug, the harder the withdrawal. Except for alcohol, nicotine and caffeine. The reason why nicotine is considered the most addictive is that it only requires a small amount of the drug for the body to become physically dependent. Ever have a caffeine withdrawal headache? That is physical addiction. Having said that, I am not condoning nor minimalizing withdrawal. And I am not saying don't drink coffee. Or alcohol in moderation. In some cases, it is easier to step down. This is especially true for heroin and alcohol. To stop suddenly can cause death if the addict has been using for a long time.There is a lot of good information and links available at http://www.camh.netSteve
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steve as in..........steve........surely can't be
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Unless Steve has moved to Ontario, no, it isn't. It appears to be an attempt to advertise a hospital in Toronto.
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ahhh thanks pete
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Originally Posted By: buzzie69A LOT of other substances ... marijuana have powerfull psychologically addictive reactions which can be as troublesome as physical addiction. And your proof behind that is....
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I agree Meth,Heroin and cocaine make us addictive in that drug. Any drug if we take in less amount it is good for the health. It does not affect the health and gives good freshness to our body. If the dose is higher it is bad to the health and cause serious damage to the humans.
