physical dependence vs. emotional dependence
Well, it's lost in the floodwaters far behind us, but a week or two ago
I posted a more specific response, citing 3 articles on some details of
brain changes underlying drug dependency. I guess you can find it in
newsgroup archives if interested.
F. LeFever
Quote:
> For those of us who are neuroscientists, there is no difference
between
>the two!! Emotional dependence would be expressed as changes in
emotions
>due to changes in underlying neurobiology--the same as physical
dependence!
> I applaud this observation.....all thoughts, feelings, desires,
>perceptions, etc. are ultimately derivative of the extraordinary
complex of
>electroneurochemical reactions in the brain and central nervous
>system....these neurobiological reactions ultimately produce all our
brain
>states from birth to the grave.....and these brain states, which
essentially
>comprise "the mind," cannot be modified by any force of "free
>will"...............
> droracle
