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chemical dependency

American  

noun

  1. addiction to drugs or alcohol.


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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 Dec. 16, 2023

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

From Seattle Times Sep. 29, 2023

All of our directors, including myself, are licensed therapists, social workers and chemical dependency counselors.

From New York Times Sep. 17, 2021

The state Health Department said it has no record of anyone with a felony conviction applying for a license in social work or chemical dependency counseling in the past five years.

From Washington Post Sep. 3, 2019

Bales Cramlet said chemical dependency programs, mental health counseling and other services at schools can be “very beneficial” to students with criminal records.

From Washington Times Jul. 30, 2016

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