Pharmacology 7th Edition by Henry Hitner,Barbara Nagle

Exercise 5

Individuals who become dependent on drugs such as alcohol or narcotics require a steady supply of drug for administration or they will experience unpleasant and potentially harmful effects. Individuals with diabetes require insulin injections on a daily basis or they will experience potentially harmful effects. Are the individuals taking insulin dependent on the drug Is there a difference between the dependence on insulin versus alcohol Explain.