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Drug dependence
Drug dependence means that a person needs a drug to function normally. Abruptly stopping the drug leads to withdrawal symptoms. Drug addiction is the compulsive use of a substance, despite its negative or dangerous effects.
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What do people with drug dependence look like?
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What sort of problem is alcohol dependence?
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Is there anything you can take to end alcohol dependence?
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Is Reiki therapy a good way to reduce my dependence on pain pills?
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How can i reduce dependence on friends?
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What is the meaning of substance dependence?
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What is the definition or description of: Substance dependence?
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Which addiction is more difficult to deal with: mental or psychological dependence?
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How are alcohol abuse and dependence different?
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What reasons might a 5yo trachee develop o2 dependence after 5yrs stable on Room Air? Expreemie
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Is it true that vp shunt independence is more common if one hasn't required an urgent evd? Any correlation between dependence+amount of time with evd?
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What is the difference between physical dependence vs addiction?
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What is the difference between a tolerance/dependence and an addiction?
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A 32-year old female asked:
My 30 yr old friend died due to medicine issues. Which of my medicines can cause addiction, dependence, or tolerance? I don't want to repeat his fate.
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what's substance abuse or chemical dependence?
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How long does it take for withdrawal symptoms from alcohol dependence to stop?
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Can someone tell me how long will my dependence on nasal (oxymetazoline) spray last after I stopped using it for good?
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A 35-year old female asked:
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Could post nasal (oxymetazoline) drip be a symptom of morphine dependence withdrawal?
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For a patient diagnosed with alcohol abuse, not dependence, do you ever recommend AA?
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Will a dependence on knee braces lead to pain/stiffness in quadriceps?
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Can a dependence on knee braces lead to pain/stiffness in the quadriceps?
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