One Reason That It Is Difficult and Probably Pointless to Distinguish

question 185

Multiple Choice

One reason that it is difficult and probably pointless to distinguish between addictive and nonaddictive drugs is that

• A) no one has ever asked drug addicts why they use the drugs.
• B) drugs that produce physical dependence also lead to withdrawal symptoms.
• C) people develop greater tolerance to nonaddictive drugs than to addictive drugs.
• D) almost anything, even water, can be addictive for some people.

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