Substance Dependence
A illness in which you have become
dependent on a substance:
• Pain killers, sleeping tablets,
cigarettes, alcohol, illicit drugs e.g.
marajuana, mandrax,cocaine,
amphetamines etc.
You are addicted when:
• You need more of substance for it to
have same effect on you
• Cravings (tremors, sweating,restless)
• Lots of time spent obtaining substance
• Unable to cut down/stop use
• Continual use of substance even though
you know it is harmful to your hea lth,
marriage,family, relationships and work
performance.