Addiction and Substance Abuse
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What is the defining characteristic of addiction?

  • Trying a substance once
  • Using a substance excessively (correct)
  • Avoiding all substances
  • Using a substance responsibly

    • How does substance abuse differ from addiction?

  • Substance abuse is never intentional, addiction is always intentional.
  • Substance abuse and addiction are essentially the same thing.
  • Substance abuse is about excessive or harmful use, addiction involves physical dependence. (correct)
  • Substance abuse is always intentional, addiction is not.

    • What distinguishes substance abuse from responsible use?

  • The frequency of substance use
  • The quantity of the substance used (correct)
  • The legality of the substance used
  • The taste of the substance used

    • Which of the following is a common misconception about substance abuse and addiction?

    <p>Addiction is a defining characteristic of substance abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes responsible use from substance abuse?

    <p>Frequency of use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does substance abuse differ from responsible use?

    <p>Responsible use is not harmful to the individual or others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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