chemical dependence: References & Edit History

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  • Kara Rogers
    Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica, where she oversees a range of content from medicine and genetics to microorganisms. She joined Britannica in 2006 and has been a member of the National Association of Science Writers since 2009.

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Type Description Contributor Date
Clarified information on characteristics of withdrawal. Sep 03, 2026
Article thoroughly revised and updated. Aug 12, 2026
Invalidated site: HealthCentral.com - Drug Addiction vs. Dependence. Jul 18, 2022
Add new Web site: Cleveland Clinic - Drug Dependency. Dec 13, 2013
Add new Web site: MedlinePlus - Substance use disorder. Dec 13, 2013
Add new Web site: University of Rochester Medical Center - Chemical Dependency. Dec 13, 2013
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Chemical Dependency and the Physician. Dec 13, 2013
Add new Web site: The Ohio State University Medical Center - Chemical Dependency. Dec 13, 2013
Add new Web site: HealthCentral.com - Drug Addiction vs. Dependence. Dec 13, 2013
Add new Web site: HealthCentral.com - Drug Addiction vs. Dependence. Dec 13, 2013
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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