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dependence [di′pen·dəns]
(medicine)
Habituation to, abuse of, or addiction to a substance.
(statistics)
The existence of a relationship between frequencies obtained from two parts of an experiment which does not arise from the direct influence of the result of the first part on the chances of the second part but indirectly from the fact that both parts are subject to influences from a common outside factor.


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classified as potentially causing moderate or low physical dependence, or a high psychological dependence if not used properly.
Chronic abusive use can lead to marked tolerance and psychological dependence with varying degrees of abnormal behavior.
Today with the introduction of some of the effective hypnotherapeutic techniques such as guided imagery, visualization techniques, dream induction, rational emotive behavior therapy and aversion therapy, psychological dependence can be successfully managed.
 
 
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