addictus m (feminine addicta, neuter addictum); first/second declension
assigned, dedicated having been assigned.
handed over, having been handed over.
Noun
addictus (genitive addictī); m, second declension
A debt slave; a person who has been bound as a slave to his creditor.
physical dependence
Substance abuse A physiologic state of neuro-adaptation to a specific opioid, characterized by a withdrawal syndrome if the drug is stopped or ↓ abruptly, or if an antagonist administered; PD may be relieved partly or completely by readministration of the substance.
physical dependence,
substance dependence in which there is evidence of tolerance, withdrawal, or both.
Addiction
Definition
Addiction is a persistent, compulsive dependence on a behavior or substance. The term has been partially replaced by the word dependence for substance abuse. Addiction has been extended, however, to include mood-altering behaviors or activities. Some researchers speak of two types of addictions: substance addictions (for example, alcoholism, drug abuse, and smoking); and process addictions (for example, gambling, spending, shopping, eating, and sexual activity). There is a growing recognition that many addicts, such as polydrug abusers, are addicted to more than one substance or process.
its also part of the learning process on a day to day basis, as we learn and sense and new synapse juctions are layed down in the webs upon webs of experiences (like tributaries) that are our brains certain behaviours and experiences through obsessive repetition become carved into the brain turning tributaries into rivers that people cannot escape from,, this is how i see addiction,,
people are definitely not playing on a level field,,
I remember one study where they had subjects under a perfusion brain scan and then tried different stuff to see how the brain's blood flow changed. When they handed a smoker a pipe, the portion of the brain related to craving/desire would show increased blood flow.
I have little doubt that old routines such as rolling a joint trigger a flow of molecules related to anticipation as well as satisfaction for having completed a step in the routine.... A friend once spoke of the idea that smokers were like Buddhists, partially hooked on the practice of manipulating one's breath.
>i agree with all that and i like what your friend was saying ive wondered that a few times,,,
An interesting side note, is the differences in effect when one has a high tolerance as compared to not having smoked constantly. If one's tolerance is so developed that you're not really getting high then what is it you're doing?
>maintaining the neurochemical concentration of cannabinoids as high as is possible in your brain,,, till you introduce a different mix of chemicals from some different bud which will change the high,, sometimes perceived as being stronger depending on what effect the person preferred,,,
... striving for something that is now unattainable?
>usually just the taste and smoking experience i guess,, or more importantly the whole ritual really,, humans love ritual,,, its safe, its warm, its all those fun happy memories that you associate with smoking mj with all the many people,,,
... or loading up the bloodstream until some level of cannabinoids is reached which quenches the desire to smoke more?
And what is it then that triggers the feeling of satiation? It's not because one feels too high.
>depends on what your smoking for,,, if its medical relief you obviously smoke until your numb &/or your joints work for example and then you would feel pretty satisfied and probably stop,,, generally if possible ill toke and toke until my mind runs away with itself and the joint has gone out,, and thc actually causes some of the less desirable effects as well which may cause people to think they are satisfied with what they have smoked when it is the more undesirable chemicals in the mix that have made them want to smoke less,,
It's a very complex and important subject that is difficult to openly discuss intelligently between the judgement, denial, and demagoguery. Hopefully we can get there but I doubt it.
Ok, I see your point. At first glance I took it as an attack on MJ I knew first hand to be false, when you were merely looking for an argument to pose against the addiction hysteria. I should have read more thoroughly.
If it isn't a choice it is a disease or addiction with its ever so broad and evolving definition and this gets more $ from the insurance companies, medicare, and medicaid. It's the gravy train...the psychologist that sits in front of you in court mandated and government funded drug rehab that you can't leave until you lie to them and 'admit' you are addicted to weed makes a lot of money and benefits and counts as a 'job'...
Much more money in treatment vs. a cure. On zoloft etc...it is quite similar I agree. Antidepressants are huge dollars and depression has every symptom that everyone experiences at one time or another or even for extended periods of time in their lives. Antidepressants merely get you high and do not cure your depression they mask it and kill your fuckin dopamine in the long run hence the suicidal shit going on; they want you on 'their' drugs not 'yours'$ My brother took zoloft and xanax prescribed by a psychologist for years...had the suicide shit too.
Obesity isn't a choice and can't be fixed by diet and exercise right? It's a disease...humans aren't cognitive in their decision making right? With the admission of cognitive decision making comes the loss of a lot of $$$$
EvilGoob said:A person, who needs pot in time of worry, will suffice with a few beers.
I'm addicted to the lack of short term memory problems that comes with using cannabis.
(Strain choice can be extremely important)
I'm curious, which strains keep your short term memory sharp as a tack?
I'm curious, which strains keep your short term memory sharp as a tack?
indeed i quit about 10 days agoIs there a physical dependence to MJ? Absolutely not.