Journal of Community Health, Vol. 31, No. 6 (December 2006), pp. 453-467 (15 pages) Research reports about the associations of leisure-time physical activity (LPA) and Body Mass Index (BMI) with ...
Drug dependence, or physical dependence, refers to when a person requires one or more drugs in order to function. Abruptly stopping the substance may cause physical symptoms of withdrawal. Although ...
The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...