dependence /de·pen·dence/ (
de-pen´dens)
1. a state of relying on or requiring the aid of something.
2. a state in which there is a compulsive or chronic need, as for a drug; see
substance d.
psychoactive substance dependence ,
substance dependence 1. compulsive use of a substance despite significant problems resulting from such use. Although tolerance and withdrawal were previously defined as necessary and sufficient for dependence, they are currently only two of several possible criteria.
DependenceA state in which a person requires a steady concentration of a particular substance to avoid experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
dependence [dipen′dəns] Etymology: L, de + pendere, to hang upon
1 the state of being dependent.
2 the total psychophysical state of one addicted to drugs or alcohol who must receive an increasing amount of the substance to prevent the onset of withdrawal symptoms.
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.
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.
Patient discussion about dependence. Q. I need to know, how much taller are we now than say 500 years ago? Is it depended upon the areas surveyed? Hi all Can someone answer my question. I need to know, how much taller are we now than say 500 years ago? Is it depended upon the areas surveyed? And do you think it’s down to better nutrition/healthcare or we are genetically evolving by natural selective breeding?
A. We are larger now because of the hormones in our food
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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.
Q. why the renal doctor told my husband that he needs to eat a dozen of egg a week for protein,how it will help? it won`t afect his cholesterol,also i would like to know what role the protein plays on his treatment and what other foot its rich in protein that he can can take,without causing problems to his health.
A. if i understand correctly, your husband is diabetic. like my grandfather he probably developed a "Diabetic nephropathy" which is a long name to: kidney being destroyed because of blood vessels clotted by diabetes. because of that destruction the kidneys allow protein to go out in the urine. this is a dangerous situation,a protein in the name of "albomin" helps our blood to hold fluids in blood vessels. without it fluid will leave the blood and go to our organs. not a good situation. so he needs a lot of proteins.
here is a list of a 100 protein rich foods:
http://smarterfitter.com/blog/2007/10/28/100-most-protein-rich-vegetarian-foods/
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