__________________ Is Defined as "A Chronic, Relapsing Brain Disease That

question 16

Multiple Choice

__________________ is defined as "a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences" .

• A) drug abuse
• B) illicit drug use
• C) drug addiction
• D) drug disease

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