Joe Is a Heavy Drinker and When He Occasionally Goes

question 56

Multiple Choice

Joe is a heavy drinker and when he occasionally goes longer than usual without drinking alcohol, he experiences unpleasant physical symptoms. Joe has developed ________.

• A) drug-induced brain damage
• B) psychoactive addiction
• C) physical dependence
• D) drug dependence

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Definitions:

Lactose Intolerance

A gastrointestinal condition where an individual is unable to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products, leading to symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.

Myopia

A common vision condition also known as nearsightedness, where distant objects appear blurry while close ones are clear.

Recessive Traits

Characteristics in genetics not expressed unless an individual inherits two copies of a gene, one from each parent.

Protanopia

A type of color blindness where there is a deficiency in red cone cells, making it hard to distinguish red from green.