Many Factors Are Believed to Contribute to the Development of Addiction

question 77

Multiple Choice

Many factors are believed to contribute to the development of addiction to substances including prescription medication. Which of the following factors is not considered one of them?

• A) The dose used
• B) The route of administration
• C) How quickly the rewarding effect of the compound occurred
• D) How expensive the drug is
• E) What other drugs are co-administered as synergies between them could increase addiction potential

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