________ is ongoing, regular consumption of a substance with resulting significant clinical manifestations, and a dramatic decrease in the effect of the substance with continued use, therefore requiring an increased quantity of the substance to achieve intoxication.

A. Abuse
B. Depression
C. Use
D. Dependence


Answer: D

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