Which of the following is true of drugs?

A. Addictive drugs produce a physiological or psychological dependence (or both) in users.
B. Drugs seldom vary in the effects they have on users.
C. People often take over-the-counter drugs to produce an altered state of consciousness.
D. Psychoactive drugs are not common in most people's lives.


Answer: A

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