Drug Dependence

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Drug Dependence Definition

Drug dependence - replaced the term "drug addiction" and is defined as a state, psychic and sometimes also physical, resulting from the interaction between a living organism and a drug, characterized by behavioral and other responses that always include a compulsion to take the drug on a continuous or periodic basis in order to experience its psychic effects, and sometimes to avoid the discomfort of its absence. Tolerance may or may not be present. A person may be dependent on more than one drug.

Drug Dependence Synonyms

Drug Dependence, Chemical Dependence

Terms in Drug Dependence category

Cannabis Dependence
Cocaine Dependence
Hallucinogen Dependence
Heroin Dependence
Nicotine Dependence