physical dependence

Examples (10)

• Long-term use of these painkillers can lead to physical dependence.
• The doctor explained that withdrawal symptoms are a sign of physical dependence.
• She developed a physical dependence on the medication after only a few months.
• It is crucial to differentiate between addiction and physical dependence.
• After his surgery, he had a temporary physical dependence on his family for daily tasks.
• The goal of the detox program is to break the cycle of physical dependence.
• An infant has a total physical dependence on its caregivers for survival.
• His increasing physical dependence due to the illness required him to hire a nurse.
• Many users underestimate how quickly physical dependence can occur.
• The therapy addresses not just the physical dependence, but also the emotional triggers of addiction.