Which of the following behaviors is a warning that a person is no longer just using a drugs recreationally but is abusing drugs and becoming addicted?
a. The person decides to try a new drug, claiming to be curious.
b. The person is using the drug more frequently than before.
c. The person joins a friend in using drugs in a social situation.
d. The person is less able to control frequency and amount of indulging.
ANS: D
A major step from initiation to continued use to abuse is the stage of transition. Transition is seen when there is a change in total consumption, frequency, and occasions of use. Drug use is now more than just social use, with the person beginning to lose control.
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