a man passed out with a glass showing physical dependence

Physical Dependence

Addiction, Addiction Recovery, AlcoholismBy The Right Step

Perhaps you assume that drug addiction, drug tolerance and physical dependence on drugs are all the same thing. Although the terms are often used together, they are not the same. If you use any drug, there are risks of tolerance, addiction, or physical dependence on that substance. Understanding physical dependence requires education, which the caring,…