What is Physical dependence?
'''Physical dependence''' is a term used in [[medicine]]: If a drug is taken regularly, a certain level of tolerance may have developed. Abruptly stopping to use the drug will cause [[drug withdrawal]] symptoms. If the drug has been taken for a longer period of time, or the dosage was higher, the withdrawal symptoms will be more severe. Well known drugs with withdrawal symptoms include [[opioid]]s, [[alcoholic drink|alcohol]], and may of the drugs knownn as [[neuroleptics]]. {{stub}} [[Category:Medicine]]