According to the DSM-IV, a Key Distinction Between Substance Abuse

question 35

Multiple Choice

According to the DSM-IV, a key distinction between substance abuse and substance dependence is that

• A)dependence involves illegal drugs.
• B)abuse involves those under 18 and dependence involves those over 18.
• C)dependence involves continued use in spite of significant problems (inability to quit).
• D)abuse is a physical disorder and dependence is a psychological disorder.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Quantity Demanded

The overall quantity of a product or service that buyers are prepared and can afford to buy at a certain price point, during a specific period.

Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price over a specific time period.

Economic Interaction

Exchanges or transactions between agents in an economy, including individuals, businesses, and governments, that influence the allocation of resources.