Complete the following statements. physical drug dependence is_.

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What is physical dependence on a drug?

Listen to pronunciation. (FIH-zih-kul dee-PEN-dents) A condition in which a person takes a drug over time, and unpleasant physical symptoms occur if the drug is suddenly stopped or taken in smaller doses.

What is an example of physical dependence?

For example, increased exposure to nicotine can increase physical dependence and thereby make the effects of withdrawal stronger. During withdrawal, resumption of smoking provides rapid relief of withdrawal effects. This reaction may lead the smoker to believe that smoking in itself enhances mood…

What is physical dependence quizlet?

Define physical dependence. A state of the body due to habitual drug use and which results in a syndrome when the use of the drug is reduced or stopped.

What are two types of drug dependence?

The dependence classification has two main categories — physical and psychological dependency.