Early Clinical Definitions of Addiction Focused on the Development of Tolerance

question 56

Multiple Choice

Early clinical definitions of addiction focused on the development of tolerance, physical dependence, and ____ (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 1995) .

• A) physical deterioration
• B) behaviors consistent with drug abuse
• C) craving
• D) sensitization

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Definitions:

Femur

The thigh bone, which is the longest, strongest, and heaviest bone in the human body, connecting the hip to the knee.

Cancellous Bone

A type of porous bone found at the end of long bones and in the inner layers of other bones, also known as spongy bone.

Compact Bone

The dense, hard outer layer of bone that provides strength and structure.

Ribs

Ribs are a series of long, curved bones forming the rib cage, which protects the chest cavity and supports the upper body.