There is nothing wrong with a legitimate chronic pain patient being physically dependent on a painkilling drug, so long as that physical dependency doesn't morph into a euphoria-seeking addiction.
For example, patients can mean different things when they express a fear of 'losing autonomy': is it a fear of becoming physically dependent on life-supporting technology, of finding themselves in a situation of social dependence, of losing the possibility of meaningful activity, or of being exposed to hospital routines?
The body becomes adapted to the presence of narcotics (that is, becomes physically dependent on them).
And it was this: I would be physically dependent upon those who might love me.
Korea introduced universal long-term care insurance (LTCI) for physically dependent older adults in 2008.
The body could become physically dependent to codeine, so a person might experience withdrawal symptoms after they stop using.
The Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation conducted a poll this fall in which a third of long-term prescription opioid users reported being addicted or physically dependent.
Individuals taking medication to successfully treat addiction are physically dependent, just as someone taking insulin for diabetes requires a daily shot to be able to function normally.
But he's loath to apply that label to most people who regularly use caffeine, even those who are physically dependent on it.
But as Charlotte's body weakens and chemotherapy makes her hair fall out, she becomes physically dependent on Paul, and her self-confidence ebbs, replaced by shame, anger and deep fear.
While alcoholism – where you become physically dependent on alcohol and experience withdrawal symptoms if you stop – is not something that affects the vast majority of students, many more may be abusive in their use of alcohol.
