The Constant Desire for Cocaine, the High Cost of the Substance

question 79

Multiple Choice

The constant desire for cocaine, the high cost of the substance, and the need for increased doses to achieve a "high" can cause users to ____.

• A) be prone to polysubstance use
• B) work harder to maintain relationships and a career
• C) be dangerous to others in society
• D) resort to criminal activities to support their drug habit

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