Rona's physician tells her that she has become physically dependent upon the tranquilizers another doctor has prescribed for her. In this context, physically dependent means that:

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"Physically dependent" means that her body and brain chemistry have physically adapted to the drug, requiring it to function normally. This means that if she stops taking the drug, she may experience withdrawal symptoms. This does not necessarily mean that she will not experience the drug's psychological effects or that taking the drug again will not alleviate her withdrawal symptoms.

Rona's Physician Tells Her That She Has Become Physically Dependent