Is Substance Dependence A Physiological Or Psychological Phenomenon?

Number of Pages 10

This 10 page paper examines the phenomenon of substance dependence and addiction in order to discuss whether substance dependence is a psychological or a physiological phenomenon. The discussion includes aspects such as whether addiction, such as alcoholism, is a disease, the role of culture, family, coping mechanisms and the influences on initial addiction and relapses. The bibliography cites 12 sources.


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