What Is Psychological Dependence on Drugs or Alcohol?
Updated on 2/1/2023 Content reviewed by Khelsea Walker When people consider the various consequences of substance addiction, many recognize factors such as increased tolerance, withdrawal symptoms and chemical dependency. It is no surprise that when an individual uses substances with increasing frequency and intensity, they are more likely to experience an increase in tolerance as […]
What Is Psychological Dependence?
Updated on 02/19/24 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed. When a person thinks of dependence on alcohol or other drugs, physical dependence is likely the first thing that comes to mind. Physical dependence is when a person becomes reliant on a chemical substance to function. It is characterized by increased tolerance when using a substance […]