drug dependence
Substance use disorder
Drug dependence is the state of needing a substance to function normally, whether physically, psychologically, or both.
Physical dependence means the body has adapted to the drug and experiences withdrawal symptoms without it.
Psychological dependence involves compulsive use despite harmful consequences.
His drug dependence started with prescription painkillers after surgery.
- compulsive behaviorUncontrollable repetitive action pattern
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- self-medicationTreating ailments without consultation
prescription pills · addiction · cravings · withdrawal · cold turkey · inpatient rehabilitation · counseling · anxiety · obsessive thoughts · outpatient therapy · depression · cognitive impairment · coping mechanisms · support group · community support · family conflict · behavioral conditioning · socioeconomic impact
- dependencerely, need, rely on, neediness, reliance
- addictionaddiction, substance abuse, substance use disorder, alcoholism, heroin addiction
- Mental Disordersschizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD
- pharmacologypharmacology, pharmacokinetics, dose, medications, dosage
- Assessment Scalesrating scale, pain scale, Apgar score, suicide risk
- Dopamine DisordersParkinson's disease, parkinsonism, dyskinesia, bradykinesia, rigidity
drug dependencesobriety
Unimpaired mental state
abstinence · clean living · drug-free · non-use · clean
drug dependencefreedom
Absence of constraint
independence · liberation · autonomy · self-mastery · recovery
drug, dependence, drugs, drugged, drugging, druggist, drugstore, depend, depends