DEPENDENCE


Meaning of DEPENDENCE in English

a state in which a person is reliant on a drug. Physical dependence is characterized by the onset of physical symptoms of withdrawal (e.g., sweating, tremors) if a drug is abruptly stopped. Psychological dependence (addiction) is a psychological syndrome characterized by drug craving, compulsive use and relapse after abstinence.

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