Drug dependence, or physical dependence, refers to when a person requires one or more drugs in order to function. Abruptly stopping the substance may cause physical symptoms of withdrawal. Although ...

Dr. Welsh answers the question: 'Is Physical Dependence The Same As Addiction?' — -- Question: Is Physical Dependence The Same As Addiction? Answer: Physical dependence and addiction are ...

A new study by Scripps Research reveals that alcohol dependence disrupts two signaling pathways in a stress-related part of the brain—and offers insights on developing drugs to treat this condition.

Leah Libresco Sargeant’s doggedly pro-life feminist manifesto argues that dependence is inevitable. That is a good lesson. But it seemed a surprising one to address to a population that looks to me ...

It is no secret that misinformation about addiction is rampant in popular media. One particular area of misinformation concerns how the use of language is employed when describing topics related to ...

Visual input often arrives in a noisy and discontinuous stream, owing to head and eye movements, occlusion, lighting changes, and many other factors. Yet the physical world is generally stable; ...

According to the World Health Organization, a drug is defined as any substance or product utilized or intended for use in modifying or exploring physiological systems or pathological states to benefit ...

Suzanne Nielsen has received funding from Indivior and Seqirus, and is the current recipient of an NHMRC Research Fellowship (#1163961) In Australia last year, 1,123 people died from opioids – illicit ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in NICE's information on making decisions about your care. Making decisions using NICE ...