chemical dependency

noun

1. addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Example Sentences

“Any decision I make going forward will be made with a sober mind and deliberative clarity. To do so, I will be prioritizing breaking my chemical dependency on alcohol, improving the interpersonal relations I have strained, and listening to our community.”

From Seattle Times

Perhaps a growing awareness of that is why more people are being proactive about monitoring their consumption, even before it becomes a medical necessity or a chemical dependency.

From Salon

When Amara’s mom Jessica noticed changes in her daughter’s behavior, she begged a chemical dependency counselor for help.

From Seattle Times

Under Washington state laws, health insurance plans are required to cover behavioral health services and treatments, like counseling, chemical dependency detoxification, prescription medication, skilled nursing facilities, and inpatient, residential and outpatient mental health and substance use disorder care.

From Seattle Times

He used to work as a chemical dependency counselor on the Northern State campus, where he admitted patients into a treatment center.

From Seattle Times