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Psychological Disorders — Psychology STD 12 Humanities — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesPsychologyPsychological Disorders4 Marks
Question
Differentiate between substance dependence and substance abuse.
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Answer

Substance dependence - Intense craving for the substance addicted to.
  • Shows tolerance, withdrawal symptoms and compulsive drug taking.
  • The substance is psychoactive - Can change mood, thinking process and consciousness.
Substance abuse - Recurrent and significant consequences of use of substances.
  • Damage to family, social relationship, poor work performance and physical hazards.
  • Alcohol, cocaine, heroin are common substances abused.

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