Physical and psychological dependence can develop within a few weeks if the drug is used daily.

Many of these drugs are associated with physical and psychological dependence.

Regular use can lead to drug tolerance or physical dependence.

Physical dependence is most common particularly with high doses and/or long-term use.

A person may have a physical dependence on a substance without having an addiction.

Physical and psychological dependence may also develop with repeated use.

Both physical and psychological dependence can be treated with therapy.

Physical dependence, on the other hand, is simply needing a substance to function.

However, addiction is to be carefully distinguished from physical dependence.

Other drugs, such as cocaine, cause addiction without leading to physical dependence.