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QuizMultiple Choice

Drug Interactions — Unit test

Question 5 • VA_Pharmacology_A

Drug addiction could be best defined by

Answer
A
a persistent and compulsive need for a chemical substance despite unwanted consequences.
B
a persistent and compulsive need for an activity, a behavior, or a chemical substance despite unwanted consequences.
C
symptoms of distress or physical cravings.
D
the illegal use of legitimately obtained drugs.

Explanation

Drug addiction is a persistent, compulsive need to use a chemical substance even when doing so leads to unwanted consequences. Choice B also includes activities and behaviors, making it a broader definition of addiction rather than drug addiction. Distress or cravings can be symptoms, but they are not the complete definition.

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