Linda: For many people, the word “dependent” conjures up negative associations with being helpless, powerless, and out of control. Our hyper-independent culture influences many to fear and dread ...

The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...

Addiction or dependence? Words have meaning — and when it comes to something as serious as addiction, getting them right matters. Share on Pinterest If you’ve read the L.A. Times recently, you might ...

Leah Libresco Sargeant describes herself as an author, speaker and, interestingly, instigator. She’s written for such publications as “First Things,” “The American Conservative,” and “Commonweal,” and ...

The researchers also found that the genetic factors related to simply drinking alcohol were a little different from the genetic factors that contributed to alcohol dependence. In other words, at least ...

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 ...

Emotional dependence involves relying on your partner to meet the majority or all of your needs. When you experience distress, you might look to them immediately before trying to manage your emotions ...