Physical Dependence vs Addiction: What’s the Difference?

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  • SereneSpirit51
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    • Dec 2024
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    Physical Dependence vs Addiction: What’s the Difference?

    Last Updated on June 22, 2026 Physical dependence and addiction are not the same thing. Physical dependence refers to the body’s biological adaptation to a substance—when someone uses drugs or alcohol regularly, their body adjusts its normal functioning to accommodate the presence of that substance. When the substance is removed, withdrawal symptoms occur. Addiction, on […]

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