Compare and contrast drug dependency and drug addiction.

What will be an ideal response?


• Drug dependency refers to a physical dependence on the drug and when the drug is discontinued, a person will experience withdrawal symptoms• Drug addiction refers to the compulsive use of a drug, regardless of the negative consequences that occur from taking the drug.

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a. lower than b. greater than c. similar to d. different from

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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