Glossary / Lexicon
Dependence
Dependence is defined as reliance upon drugs or other supports that does not necessarily imply the features of addiction ; requires that the drug or other support be terminated or withdrawn in a phased fashion to avoid undesirable side effects. It is a condition in which a drug becomes incorporated into the functioning of the body's cells so that it is needed for "normal" functioning.
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