The Use-Abuse-Dependence Cycle & Allostasis Tobacco addiction is a progressive illness: Use : Initially for pleasure, curiosity, or social inclusion Abuse : Continued use despite early signs of harm (cough, throat irritation, family concern) Dependence : Psychological and physiological need to avoid withdrawal, not to enjoy This cycle is underpinned by allostasis the brains adaptation to frequent nicotine stimulation
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The phenomenon that countries with larger populations have a greater absolute burden of disease was also observed for the other substance use subtypes
