One of the Problems with Substance Abuse and Dependence Is

question 78

Multiple Choice

One of the problems with substance abuse and dependence is that people with these difficulties often continue using their drug of choice to avoid withdrawal symptoms,rather than specifically to achieve the high that the drug brings.This consequence of a person's disorder is called a __________ cause,because it keeps the disorder going once it has started.

• A) predisposing
• B) premorbid
• C) perpetuating
• D) precipitating

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