In computer science, dependency is a state in which one object uses a functionality of another object. This may cause changes on implementation of one object that can affect implementation of another object.
In behavioural medicine, dependence describes a continuum of physical and psychological attachments related to the concept of addiction.
A chemical dependency is such a strong need for a substance that it becomes necessary to have this substance just to function properly.
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