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Which of the following is NOT a physical dependence producing drug?

  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamines
  • Alcohol
  • Morphine

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Dear Student,

Physical dependence is physical addiction which is caused by persistent use of drug. Sudden or gradual termination of these drugs causes painful physical symptoms.

In these conditions, body cells cannot function without a substance or drug and then person become physically dependent. Drugs that cause physical dependence are morphine, heroin, codeine, oxycodone, alcohol, barbiturates etc.

Psychological dependence is psychological addiction to the drugs that can cause engage emotional, motivational withdrawal symptoms upon termination of drug use. Drugs that cause psychological dependence are stimulants like cocaine, hallucinogenic drugs, Cannabis products, antidepressant drugs etc.

Amphetamine cause both physical and psychological dependence.

Thus, Cocaine is not physical dependence producing drug.


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