dependence
[de-pen´dens] a need for something; sometimes used as a synonym for drug dependence.
chemical dependence (drug dependence) see drug 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.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.
de·pen·dence
(dĕ-pen'dents), Avoid the misspelling dependance.The quality or condition of relying on, being influenced by, or being subservient to a person, object, or substance, thus reflecting a particular need.
[L. dependeo, to hang from]
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dependence
Psychiatry A CNS adaptation to the persistent presence of a sedative. See Substance dependence, Tobacco dependence. Cf Addiction Substance abuse A psychological or physiologic need to use a substance–usually a narcotic on a chronic and repeated basis; dependence on the drug may become overwhelming, compelling the user to sacrifice quality of life for the drug. See Addict. Cf Addiction. McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
de·pen·dence
(dĕ-pen'dĕns) The quality or condition of relying on, being influenced by, or being subservient to a person, substance, or object reflecting a particular need.
[L. dependeo, to hang from]
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Dependence
A state in which a person requires a steady concentration of a particular substance to avoid experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
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de·pen·dence
(dĕ-pen'dĕns) Avoid the misspelling dependance.The quality or condition of relying on, being influenced by, or being subservient to a person, object, or substance.
[L. dependeo, to hang from]
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Patient discussion about dependence
Q. Is there any depression which is dependent on something. is there any depression which is dependent on something and whenever that thing strikes the depression arrives?
A. Well Anthony, almost all depression had some known dependency on something. But its regular dependency and frequency increment or decrement will differ a lot. One kind of depression like seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is where every individual remains depressed every year at the same time, which may be due to seasonal changes like winter and summer. In SAD the depression arrives every year at the same time and it seems to be arrival of depression dependent on the season.
Q. What is the difference between alcoholism, alcohol abuse and alcohol dependent?
A. Alcoholism is the high carve for drinking without caring for negative results it will have on physical, mental, emotional and social life. A binge drinker who continues to drink even though the problem has started in his normal life will lead to alcohol abuse and he may start the journey for alcoholism. In alcohol dependence the drinker steps up from the alcohol abuse and the crave increases in spite of the biggest problem on head. We can say that alcohol dependence is alcoholism.
Q. Does anyone have ideas for ways to overcome concentration problems without depending on medications? I'm reallllllly trying hard to study for my final exams and my ADD seems to bother me every time I touch the desk. Sometimes my thoughts fly out when I only think of how much I still have to study today!!!
please- help if you can... I really don't want to start with meds...
A. Omega-3 fatty acids, phosphatidylserine, zinc and magnesium may have benefits with regard to ADD symptoms. i take omega-3 fatty acids every day for the past year and it helped me go threw a ruff year of studying.
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