Betty Has Tried to Stop Using a Particular Drug Permanently

question 85

Multiple Choice

Betty has tried to stop using a particular drug permanently, but her attempts have been unsuccessful. When she stops using, she experiences irritability and difficulty concentrating. Even though she has emphysema, a serious physical disorder, she continues to use it. Surprisingly, it is a legal drug. To which drug is Betty probably addicted?

• A) caffeine
• B) alcohol
• C) marijuana
• D) nicotine

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