drug addiction

• Chronischer Zustand, der durch zwanghaftes Verlangen nach und Konsum von Drogen gekennzeichnet ist, trotz schädlicher Folgen, oft verbunden mit körperlicher und psychischer Abhängigkeit von Substanzen.

A chronic condition characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences, often involving physical and psychological dependence on substances.

1. Substance dependenceB2formal

   A chronic condition characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences.

   Drogensucht

   • Drug addiction affects millions of people worldwide.
   • Treatment for drug addiction often involves therapy and support groups.
   • He struggled with drug addiction for many years before seeking help.

2. Physical and psychological dependenceB2formal

   A state where a person's body and mind rely on a substance to function normally.

   Körperliche und psychische Abhängigkeit

   • Drug addiction can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms.
   • The psychological aspect of drug addiction is often the hardest to overcome.
   • Many people do not realize that drug addiction is a treatable medical condition.