According to the Hypersensitivity Theory,addiction Is the Result of Efforts

question 58

Multiple Choice

According to the hypersensitivity theory,addiction is the result of efforts by the body to:

• A) counteract the effects of a drug in order to maintain an optimal internal state.
• B) establish a set point for the level of a specific drug in the body.
• C) minimize the severity of withdrawal symptoms.
• D) eliminate the need for increasing drug dosage with increasing use.

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