Collocations for dependence - noun

great, heavy
a heavy dependence on imported materials

absolute, complete, total
his total dependence on his family

continuing, growing, increased, increasing
The country has a growing dependence on foreign aid.

excessive
mutual
Their relationship is based on a strong mutual dependence.

economic, financial
emotional, physical, psychological

have
increase
reduce
The government wants to reduce industry's dependence on coal.

dependence on, dependence upon
her economic dependence on her husband

alcohol, drug, nicotine, substance, etc.

dependence on
dependence on alcohol