Any improvement in movement, even being able to raise your hand, can be the difference between dependence and independence.

Interdependence involves maintaining a balance between independence and dependence in one's relationships with others.

For them, driving is the difference between independence and dependence.

"They don't understand the difference between physical dependence and addiction, and as a result they're afraid they'll become addicts."

Many doctors and patients fail to understand the difference between physical dependence and addiction.

But there is an important difference between dependence and addiction.

Confusion about the differences between addiction, tolerance, and physical dependence is in part responsible.

These protected assets can spell the difference between dependence and independence.

There is a narrow line between dependence and addiction.

There is often confusion among clinicians about the differences between physical dependence and addiction.