Drug dependence. a state of periodic or chronic intoxication produced by repeated consumption of a drug (natural or synthetic) Characteristics of drug dependence. -desire to take the drug and obtain it by any means. -tendency to increase the dose. -addiction to and physical dependence on the effects of the drug. -compulsive and harmful behaviour. characteristics of harmful behaviour. -takes larger doses, for a longer period than intended.
Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Chadds Ford Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States, about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of the center of Philadelphia.
He expected Howe to lead his men toward Wilmington, but Howe refused to fall into the trap of Washingtonâs advantageous ground. He made Washington change his defensive ground by making a feint north towards Pennsylvania, moving them to the Brandywine River at Chadsâ Ford (now Chadds Ford).