The Compulsive Use of a Chemical Substance, Characterized by Loss

question 68

Short Answer

The compulsive use of a chemical substance, characterized by loss of control and continued use despite negative consequences, is called ____________________.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Cells specialized in sending nerve messages, forming the core structure of the nervous system.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted from one cell to another.

Ganglia

Structures containing a number of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve path.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells, or neurons, which are responsible for transmitting electrical impulses away from the neuron's body.