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Psychological Dependence

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

This is a form of dependence that involves emotional–mental withdrawal symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, upon cessation of the drug.

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