Which Statement Most Accurately Describes Substance Addiction

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement most accurately describes substance addiction?

• A) A chronic, relapsing brain disease associated with craving and a lack of control over use of a substance.
• B) A disorder associated with tolerance to a substance as well as withdrawal symptoms if use is abruptly discontinued.
• C) Behaviors associated with habitual use of a substance for the single purpose of altering one's mood, emotion, or state of consciousness.
• D) A behavioral disorder associated with selected personality features.