Which Statement Below Is True

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement below is true?

• A) Withdrawal symptoms and tolerance are the result of compensatory mechanisms.
• B) The withdrawal symptoms that occur in heroin addicts are less dangerous than those that occur in alcoholics.
• C) Withdrawal symptoms are usually less intense versions of the drug effect.
• D) Drug abuse is caused by physical dependence.
• E) Cocaine abuse is the result of physical dependence.

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