Physical dependence Summary

Physical Dependence A state, produced by repeated or prolonged drug exposure, in which the presence of drug in the body is required to maintain normal physiological function. This state is recognizabl... Read more

Tolerance and Physical Dependence People who begin taking drugs often do so to achieve a certain effect that they find enjoyable or positive in some way. Prescription medications may be taken initiall... Read more

“Current treatment approaches emphasize that addiction must be treated in the same way as other chronic diseases.” —Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV Text Re... Read more