Evidence That Nicotine Is Addicting Includes

question 34

Multiple Choice

Evidence that nicotine is addicting includes

• A)convulsions, respiratory failure and death at high dose rates.
• B)increased reliance on nicotine to the exclusion of other drugs.
• C)an increase in tolerance levels and withdrawal symptoms when discontinued.
• D)apparent occurrence of a death wish among smokers.

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