Explain why the addiction potential of cocaine was unrecognized for many years

What will be an ideal response?


At one time, drug addiction was linked to the presence of physical withdrawal symptoms. But many people do not experience cocaine-related withdrawal symptoms. Recent conceptualization of addiction relies on reinforcement and DSM-V criteria which may or may not include physical symptoms.

Psychology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. Heavy bleeding b. Cervical laceration c. Uterine perforation d. Anger

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The Living Death period of the history of death was from 1830 to 1945

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Whenever Martin sees a cat, he runs away in fear. In fact, Martin can't even look at pictures of cats without experiencing intense feelings of anxiety. Martin appears to be suffering from

A. agoraphobia. B. a specific phobia. C. social anxiety disorder. D. panic disorder.

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