A student who is assigned to observe in the chemical dependency center asks "What is the difference
between drug abuse and drug dependence?" The nurse replies "Abuse implies maladaptive,
consistent use of the drug despite having problems
related to the drug.". Which statement should be
used to describe dependency?
a. Dependence involves the lack of control of drug use, tolerance, and withdrawal
symptoms when intake is reduced or stopped.
b. Dependence occurs when psychoactive drug use interferes with the work of
neurotransmitters.
c. Dependence refers to symptoms that occur when two or more drugs affecting the
central nervous system (CNS) are used for their additive effects.
d. Dependence refers to taking a combination of drugs to weaken or inhibit the
effect of another drug.
A
According to the DSM-IV-TR, option 1 defines psychoactive substance dependence. Option B does
not explain dependence. Option C describes synergistic effect, and option D describes antagonistic
effect.
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