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Which of the following best describes addiction?
Which of the following best describes addiction?
- A persistent urge to engage in a certain behavior or consume a certain substance.
- A reduced response to a drug over time.
- A psychological disorder characterized by an inability to stop engaging in certain behaviors or consuming certain substances despite negative consequences. (correct)
- A physical dependence on a substance that results in withdrawal symptoms.
Which of the following is an example of physical dependence?
Which of the following is an example of physical dependence?
- Reduced response to a drug over time.
- Having an urge to drink alcohol after withdrawal symptoms have passed.
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms upon stopping drinking alcohol. (correct)
- Persistent urge to engage in a certain behavior or consume a certain substance.
Which of the following is an example of psychological dependence?
Which of the following is an example of psychological dependence?
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms upon stopping drinking alcohol.
- Persistent urge to engage in a certain behavior or consume a certain substance.
- Having an urge to drink alcohol after withdrawal symptoms have passed. (correct)
- Reduced response to a drug over time.
What is tolerance in the context of addiction?
What is tolerance in the context of addiction?
What are the three main symptoms that describe addiction?
What are the three main symptoms that describe addiction?
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