Which drug is least likely to produce physical dependence or tolerance?
1. Marijuana
2. Morphine
3. Nicotine
4. Ethyl alcohol
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Rationale 1: Although psychological dependence is very high with marijuana, it has minor to no withdrawal symptoms.
Rationale 2: Morphine produces withdrawal symptoms.
Rationale 3: Nicotine produces withdrawal symptoms.
Rationale 4: Ethyl alcohol produces withdrawal symptoms.
Global Rationale: Although psychological dependence is very high with marijuana, it has minor to no withdrawal symptoms. Morphine, nicotine, and ethyl alcohol produce withdrawal symptoms.
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