Physically dependent

physical dependence,

substance dependence in which there is evidence of tolerance, withdrawal, or both.

dependence [de-pen´dens]

a need for something; sometimes used as a synonym for drug dependence.

chemical dependence (drug dependence) see drug dependence.

emotional dependence psychological dependence.

physical dependence (physiological dependence) drug dependence in which the drug is used to prevent withdrawal symptoms or in which it is associated with tolerance, or both.

psychoactive substance dependence drug dependence.

psychological dependence drug dependence in which the drug is used to obtain relief from tension or emotional discomfort; called also emotional dependence.

substance dependence drug dependence.

physical dependence

Substance abuse A physiologic state of neuro-adaptation to a specific opioid, characterized by a withdrawal syndrome if the drug is stopped or ↓ abruptly, or if an antagonist administered; PD may be relieved partly or completely by readministration of the substance. See Addiction, Tolerance.

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benzodiazepine derivative
caffeinism
central nervous system depressant
chemical dependence
Coffee
controlled drug substance
dependence
diphenoxylate hydrochloride and atropine sulfate
drug addiction
habituation
heroin
Lomotil
pain management
psychoactive drug
Restoril
schedule II agent
schedule III agent
sedative
Serax

Physical addiction is when a person has become physically dependent on a substance.

Understanding Several Different Types of Addictions.. by viraj / Health, general community

It is also about using deception to increase the probability that thousands of patients, many of them injured workers, will become psychologically and physically dependent on pain medication A doctor told me that Purdue sales reps pitched this drug to him by asserting that because the patient took Oxycontin every twelve hours, it was safer than competing drugs that need to be taken more frequently.

Purdue case won't be the last: we all hear about claimant fraud, ... by Rousmaniere, Peter / Risk & Insurance

After a while you become physically dependent, and it becomes quite dangerous just to stop without medical supervision.

70 alcoholics claim disability benefit; HEALTH: Charity in warning ... by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)