Is Alchohol the Only Drug That Is Physically Addictive?

Question by ImCoNfUsEd: Is alchohol the only drug that is physically addictive?
I was told this by an addictions counsoler, but it doesn’t sound rite. She said alcohol is the only drug that is PHYSICALLY addictive, and the rest are mental addictions.

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Answer by bamfgrl23
Why do you think they have methadone clinics??? Heroin is extremely physically addictive.

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