When a person begins showing withdrawal symptoms after stopping the usage of a drug,it is a sign the person has developed ____.

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Substance dependence is characterized by the development of withdrawal symptoms when the drug is stopped or reduced in dosage. Tolerance refers to the need for increasing amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect and does not necessarily indicate dependence. Margin of safety refers to the difference between the therapeutic dose and the toxic dose of a drug and is not relevant to the development of withdrawal symptoms.

When a Person Begins Showing Withdrawal Symptoms After Stopping the Usage