Bess Has Been Using Valium for Two Years Even Though

question 83

Multiple Choice

Bess has been using Valium for two years even though it impairs her work performance and jeopardizes her safety because she often drives while intoxicated by the medication.She shows neither tolerance nor withdrawal.According to the DSM-V, Bess's drug use illustrates ____.

• A)substance intoxication
• B)substance dependence
• C)substance abuse
• D)substance-induced disorder

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Cost Method

An accounting approach where investments are recorded at their acquisition cost, without reflecting the investor's share of the investee's profits or losses until dividends are received.

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