Which of the Following Behaviors Is NOT Characteristic of Drug

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors is NOT characteristic of drug dependency?

• A)having no desire to regulate substance use
• B)taking larger amounts of a substance
• C)changing one's lifestyle to accommodate drug use
• D)continuing to use the substance in spite of recognition that its use is a problem

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Psychiatric Disorder

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