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Key components of addiction/dependence - ️️1.Compulsion-Loss of control/choice. 2. Continued use despite adverse consequences 3. Cravings 4. Denial Addiction - ️️A chronic disorder precipitated by a combination of genetic, biological/pharmacological and social factors. Also characterized by compulsive, at time uncontrollable drug cravings, seeking, and use that persist even in the face of extremely negative consequences. Dependence - ️️Is usually accompanied by tolerance and withdrawal, also generally associated with a wide range or social, legal, psychiatric, and medical problems The Continuum of Alcohol and other Drug Use - ️️Use Misuse Abuse Dependency Stages of addiction - ️️1. USE- The use of drugs or alcohol in a socially accepted or medically sanctioned manner to modify or control mood 2. MISUSE -Taking drugs or alcohol in damaging quantities other than the prescribed dosage or the use of illicit drugs 3. ABUSE- Is typified by the continued use of alcohol or other drugs in spite of negative consequences. 4. DEPENDENCY- Is characterized by the repeated, compulsive seeking or use of substance despite adverse social, psychological and or physical consequences.