Drug Abuse

Question by Matthew M: Difference between alcohol dependency vs addiction?
Im doing a project for health, and I need to know the difference between alcohol dependency vs addiction, and also the stages of addiction behaviors… Any help?
– Thanks 🙂

Best answer:

Answer by udaya k
Alcohol dependency is psychological whereas addiction is biological craving which is a physical dependence.

Alcohol dependency – according to free dictionary – equaivalent to alcoholism meaning:
“A disorder characterized by the excessive consumption of and dependence on alcoholic beverages, leading to physical and psychological harm and impaired social and vocational functioning. Also called alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence.”

hope this helps.

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