Physical Dependence Is Not The Same As Addiction Addiction, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 20, 2019Sometimes you will hear someone use the words “dependence” and “addiction” interchangeably. Is it possible to be physically dependent on drugs or alcohol and not be addicted? Yes, it is. Some drugs, particularly opioids, develop physical dependency in a short period of time requiring a professional opioid addiction treatment to recover successfully. According to the National…
The Stages of Withdrawal You May Experience During Rehab Addiction, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 2, 2019Quitting drugs is often a painful problem due to withdrawal. And this reaction is one that goes through many different phases before finishing. Therefore, you must understand the stages of withdrawal to keep yourself safe. These steps usually occur with most people but will vary in many ways. Take them as a guideline to the…
