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DEPENDANCE BARBITURATES [1 record]

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Record 1 2025-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mental Disorders
  • Medication
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
  • Clinical Psychology
OBS

Over time, [the] body develops a dependence on barbiturates. That means [the] body needs the drug, and if [it doesn't] get it, [the person] can experience withdrawal symptoms.

OBS

barbiturate dependence; barbiturate dependency: Not to be confused with "addiction," which includes cravings and urges despite the associated negative consequences.

Key term(s)
  • barbiturate dependance
  • dependence on barbiturates
  • dependency on barbiturates
  • dependance on barbiturates

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles mentaux
  • Médicaments
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
  • Psychologie clinique
OBS

dépendance aux barbituriques : Ne pas confondre avec la désignation «dépendance» utilisée comme synonyme de la désignation «addiction», qui comprend une envie irrépressible de consommer une substance ou d'adopter un comportement malgré les conséquences négatives associées.

Spanish

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