What are elements that define substance dependence?

What will be an ideal response?


Substance dependence is defined as a maladaptive pattern of substance
use that leads to clinically significant impairment or distress. The key elements are tolerance (a need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve the desired effect), withdrawal (physical symptoms that occur when a person stops or cuts down on the use of a psychoactive substance), and compulsive substance use (behavior directed toward obtaining the substance, frequently called drug-seeking behavior).

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For Rousseau, the only justifiable government was one that:

a. controls behavior with incentives. b. allows humans to reach their full potential and express free will. c. allows people to express hedonistic pursuits. d. rules by categorical imperative.

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What does modeling rely on to help clients therapeutically?

a. insight c. fear b. conditioning d. observational learning

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Hearing loss is least likely to be caused by

A) disease. B) genetic factors. C) exposure to loud noise. D) damage to the cochlea.

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