What is a psychological addiction? A psychological addiction is defined as a compulsion or a perceived need to use a drug. For example, an individual addicted to marijuana might think that they can’t fall asleep without taking the drug. When the psychological addiction is severe, these thoughts can become all consuming, and the individual will Read More…
Psychological addiction manifests itself very slowly, over a period of time. Consistent and frequent exposure to a specific stimulus prompts psychological addiction to take hold. Learn more about what constitutes psychological addiction and what to do if this is happening to a loved one. Psychological Addiction Behaviors which produce observable psychological withdrawal symptoms (dependence) Read More…
