Substance dependence is defined by (select all that apply)
a. a compulsion to use a substance.
b. loss of control over use of a substance.
c. a physiologic need to use a substance.
d. continued use of a substance despite adverse consequences.
e. a substance-specific syndrome due to recent ingestion of a substance.
A, B, C, D
Dependence is marked by multiple criteria defined in the DSM-V. A substance-specific syndrome due to recent ingestion of the substance refers to substance intoxication.
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