The Existence of Physical Dependence in a Particular Drug Hinges

question 78

True/False

The existence of physical dependence in a particular drug hinges upon the presence of physical withdrawal symptoms should the individual stop taking the drug.

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Definitions:

Allostatic

Pertaining to allostatic load, the cumulative wear and tear on the body's systems due to chronic stress.

GAS

The General Adaptation Syndrome, a three-stage process that describes the physiological changes the body goes through under stress.

Generalized Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical framework describing the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Generalized Adjustment Syndrome

A model outlining the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, including stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.