Psychology GCSE
Dependence (addiction)
What Dependence (addiction) means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Dependence (addiction)
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A pattern of repeated use in which the substance becomes central, with compulsion to use and difficulty controlling use.
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