Explain the Difference Between a Physical Dependence (Addiction)and a Psychological

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Essay

Explain the difference between a physical dependence (addiction)and a psychological dependence, including the aspects of drug tolerance and withdrawal symptoms; and describe the different ways that drugs influence the activity of brain cells, including the area of the brain that nearly all addictive drugs stimulate and why adolescent brains are more susceptible to addiction.

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Definitions:

Separation Anxiety

A disorder characterized by excessive fear or anxiety about separation from home or an attachment figure.

Emotional Distress

A state of emotional suffering typically triggered by stressful situations, characterized by feelings of anxiety, depression, or trauma.

Adult Caregiver

An individual, typically an adult, who provides care for another person who is unable to care for themselves due to illness, disability, or age.

Attachment Figure

A person who provides emotional support and security for an individual, typically a caregiver or parent, to whom a child forms a strong emotional bond.