The defining feature(s) of addiction is:

a. Whether or not the opiate system is involved
b. The severity of the withdrawal symptoms
c. Being preoccupied with a drug, compulsive use and high likelihood of relapse
d. Whether or not the drug has a reinforcing effect


C

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