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'''Dependency''' has a number of meanings: |
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| − | *In [[behavioral medicine]], [[dependence (Behavioral medicine)|dependence]] describes a continuum of physical and psychological attachments related to the concept of [[addiction]]. |
+ | * In [[behavioral medicine]], [[dependence (Behavioral medicine)|dependence]] describes a continuum of physical and psychological attachments related to the concept of [[addiction]]. |
* [[Co-dependency]] is a behavioural condition. |
* [[Co-dependency]] is a behavioural condition. |
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* A [[chemical dependency]] is such a strong need for a substance that it becomes necessary to have this substance just to function properly. |
* A [[chemical dependency]] is such a strong need for a substance that it becomes necessary to have this substance just to function properly. |
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| + | * [[Dependent personality disorder]] a psychiatric condition. |
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Revision as of 00:37, 29 February 2008
Dependency has a number of meanings:
- In behavioral medicine, dependence describes a continuum of physical and psychological attachments related to the concept of addiction.
- Co-dependency is a behavioural condition.
- A chemical dependency is such a strong need for a substance that it becomes necessary to have this substance just to function properly.
- Dependent personality disorder a psychiatric condition.
- [[Dependency (personality}]] a personality trait.