Mental dependence

Introduction Mental dependence is also called psychological dependence, which refers to a psychological dependence caused by foreign substances entering the human body. Foreign substances are introduced into the human body, causing specific psychological changes, so that the individual has a psychological hobby for it. It is necessary to apply it frequently, otherwise it will not be able to relieve the psychological desire.

Cause

1. Mentally lacking independence, dependent on parents, spouses, elders or strong people, it is difficult to make decisions and choices, and others need to demonstrate, praise and guide. If you lose your dependence, you will feel depressed or anxious. Lack of self-esteem and self-confidence, tend to overemphasize the evaluation of others, have a strong herd mentality, and even blindly imitate or easily accept hints.

2, the patient's strong desire for drug persistence or cycle, eager to experience the special pleasure of the spirit after medication. This kind of desire can be overwhelming, and sometimes it will be unscrupulous in order to get drugs. All addictive drugs can cause mental dependence. The production of mental dependence is related to the type of drugs and the conditions of the body. Drugs that are susceptible to mental dependence are morphine, barbiturates, alcohol, amphetamine, and marijuana. Body conditions include genetic quality and the impact of the environment on the body.

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It means emotionally over-reliance on others, lack of autonomy, and inability to make decisions on its own. It also refers to the excessive demand for drugs after the drug abuse, and there is a special pleasure in the spirit after administration.

Differential diagnosis

Differential diagnosis of mental dependence:

1. Subjective dependence

Subjective dependence is dependent on others for their own value. The expression of lack of self-confidence is that the will is weak, and the heart needs to rely on outsiders and things to help prove its value.

2, objective dependence

Objective dependence, such as various substances, including food, drugs, and money. Subjective and objective dependence also exist at the same time. Subjective dependence is also objectively dependent, while objective dependence also has subjective dependence. When subjectively not dependent, objective dependence does not exist. Subjectively independent, objective dependence becomes a dominance.

It means emotionally over-reliance on others, lack of autonomy, and inability to make decisions on its own. It also refers to the excessive demand for drugs after the drug abuse, and there is a special pleasure in the spirit after administration.

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