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chemical dependence

chemical dependence Chemical dependence is a state in which a person develops a psychological, and sometimes physical, reliance on a drug.

Chemical dependence is a state in which a person develops a psychological, and sometimes physical, reliance on a drug. It involves behavioral responses marked by a recurring urge to use the drug to feel its mental effects or sometimes to prevent discomfort when it is absent, and tolerance may or may not occur.

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