chemical dependency

A chemical dependency is such a strong dependency on a substance that it becomes necessary to have this substance just to function properly. The need of a substance is developed from abusing it, which leads to a requirement of the substance for survival, like the need for food or water.See also:

addiction

drug tolerance

physical !dependenceCategory:Addiction

Newport Coast Recovery
Comprehensive drug rehab programs and alcohol rehab progams steps from the warm California sand.
http://www.newportcoastrecovery.com/

Family Practice Notebook
A compendium of notes on approaches to common problems seen in family practice with supporting references.
http://www.fpnotebook.com/

Recovery Web
Recovery from addictions and alcoholism, sexual abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, codependency and abusive relationships.
http://www.recovery-man.com/

Rancho L'Abri Treatment Center
Non-hospital based treatment program for the chemically dependent and dually diagnosed individual. Near San Diego.
http://www.rancholabri.com/