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As you know, this is a challenging topic given the longstanding and ongoing debate about psychological versus physiological dependence. I suggest:


 * Search for peer-reviewed journal articles or books that specifically address this issue. For example:

Martin D. Cheatle; Psychological Dependence and Prescription Opioid Misuse and Abuse, Pain Medicine, Volume 15, Issue 4, 1 April 2014, Pages 541–543, https://doi.org/10.1111/pme.12419  ==> Especially the part of the article that begins with "A cautionary note is the use of the term “dependence.” The authors defined psychological dependence ...."

Pinto, E., "Le Concept De Dépendance Psychologique À L’alcool Est-il Encore Valable?", Rev Med Liège 2013; 68 : 5-6 : 262-271, PMID:23888575 (English abstract, article in French.). Abstract: Historically, psychological dependence to alcohol has been dissociated from physical dependence. Progress in neurosciences and genetics now question this dichotomy as complex neurobiological mechanisms and genetic factors seem to underlie craving, which is typically considered as the clinical manifestation of psychological dependence. https://www.rmlg.ulg.ac.be/aboel.php?num_id=2413&langue=EN

Carlton K. Erickson, "Drug Dependence: Defining the Issues" in Barry Stimmel, et al. (eds.), Addiction Potential of Abused Drugs and Drug Classes (New York: Routledge, reprint, 2013; originally published in Advances in Alcohol & Substance Abuse, vol. 9, nos. 1/2, 1990).


 * Search Google Scholar Advanced Search with exact phrase, "psychological dependence" in the title of the article.


 * Search Google Books for "psychological dependence" (use quote marks).


 * Use PubMed Advanced Search for "psychological dependence" in the Title or Abstract.


 * It's okay to reference DSM-IV-TR as long as you note that the current version is DSM-5. The Substance Use Disorders section of DSM-5 is very well-written and empirically-grounded. I highly recommend reading (or re-reading) it.

Feel free to ask follow-up questions. Thank you for your contribution! - Mark D Worthen PsyD  (talk)  19:16, 4 December 2018 (UTC)


 * Thank you very much for your feedback! Laboz125 (talk) 18:11, 7 December 2018 (UTC)