Characteristics of Addiction — AQA GCSE Psychology 8182
AQA GCSE Psychology · 8182
Characteristics of Addiction
What you need to know
Differentiate between clinical addiction/dependence and substance misuse/abuse.
Apply the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) criteria to diagnose addiction (dependence syndrome).
Identify the diagnostic features of addiction, including a strong desire to use a substance despite harmful consequences, difficulty controlling use, and giving the substance priority over other activities.
