Physical and psychological addiction have many similarities, and often occur simultaneously. Yet there are differences between the two that can be affected by the way we think.

With a physical addiction, the substance has actual chemicals and ingredients that trigger a dependency in the brain and/or body. Substances such as cocaine, heroin, and alcohol all fall under physical addictive substances. Very often a physical addiction will also create a psychological addiction, which is why many recovery services recommend going through therapy after detox, as detox only treats the physical.

A psychological addiction takes hold of the mind and creates the illusion of dependency. The mind thinks that it needs this substance or activity in order to function, and without it causes withdrawal. Psychological addiction plays into cross addictions and/or cross dependence. We say activities because things like video games and sex can be addictive. This is not to say that either of these things are bad, only that abuse of them can lead to a psychological addiction. Truth be told, anything can cause a psychological addiction if it is abused and the desire for it takes precedence over any other priorities; to include work, relationships, and finances.

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