After Taking a Drug for Several Years, Bruce Decides to Quit

question 145

Multiple Choice

After taking a drug for several years, Bruce decides to quit taking the drug. He begins to experience a variety of negative physical symptoms and a strong craving for the substance. What term is used to describe what Bruce is experiencing?

• A) tolerance
• B) dependence
• C) drug psychosis
• D) drug intoxication

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