Some Psychologists Say That an Addiction and the Existence of a Drug

question 242

Multiple Choice

Some psychologists say that an addiction and the existence of a drug problem occurs when the person has

• A)a compulsive habit pattern of use.
• B)lost control over their drug use.
• C)used more drugs than s/he meant to in the last year.
• D)exhibited all of these.

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