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Dependence
Dependence (/dɪˈpɛndəns/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a state in which an individual becomes reliant on a particular substance, activity, or person for normal physiological functioning.
Etymology
The term "dependence" originates from the Latin word "dependere", which means "to hang from, hang down; be dependent on, rely on".
Types of Dependence
There are several types of dependence that can occur, including:
- Physical Dependence: This occurs when the body adapts to a substance and experiences withdrawal symptoms when the substance is abruptly discontinued.
- Psychological Dependence: This is a form of dependence that involves emotional–motivational withdrawal symptoms upon cessation of drug use or exposure to a stimulus.
- Substance Dependence: Also known as drug dependence, this is an adaptive state that develops from repeated drug administration, and which results in withdrawal upon cessation of drug use.
- Codependence: This is a behavioral condition in a relationship where one person enables another person's addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement.
Related Terms
- Addiction: A brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.
- Withdrawal: The group of symptoms that occur upon the abrupt discontinuation or decrease in intake of medications or recreational drugs.
- Tolerance: A state of adaptation in which exposure to a drug induces changes that result in a diminution of one or more of the drug's effects over time.
- Rehabilitation: The act of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after addiction, illness, or imprisonment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dependence
- Wikipedia's article - Dependence
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