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Psychological Dependence
A behavioral pattern characterized by a craving for the mood-altering effects of a drug and an overwhelming preoccupation with obtaining and using the drug. (NCI Thesaurus)
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The mental arousal or stimulation necessary to accomplish a task.
Having to do with how the mind works and how thoughts and feelings affect behavior.
The study of the interrelationships of the biology and psychology in cognitive functioning, including intellectual, memory, and related neurocognitive processes.
The medical science that deals with the origin, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders.
A medical doctor who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
