Continued Use of a Substance Despite Persistent or Recurrent Physical

question 22

True/False

Continued use of a substance despite persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problems is one of the diagnostic criteria for substance dependence.

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Definitions:

Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital heart disease includes heart defects present at birth, causing variations in the normal flow of blood through the heart.

Cataracts

A medical condition where the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision and potentially leading to blindness if not treated.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

A chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which damages the immune system.

HIV-Positive

A status indicating that an individual has been infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which attacks the immune system.