The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of

A. how drunk or intoxicated a person gets after ingesting a psychoactive substance.
B. whether or not the substance interferes with the person's life.
C. the type and intensity of the substance abuser's biological reaction.
D. which drug is used and how much of it is consumed in one episode.


Answer: B

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