Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The use of drugs for both medical and social purposes is widespread in American society.
2. Alcohol and nicotine are two of the least widely used psychoactive drugs.
3. The psychological or physical dependence on a substance characterized by a compulsive desire is known as habituation.
4. The psychological or physical dependence on a substance, but without the level of compulsion or increasing need, is known as addiction.
5. Currently, there are more individuals who use smokeless tobacco than who smoke pipes.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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