Which of the following best describes the classification of addictive substance use?
a. try a substance once or perhaps a few times out of curiosity and then do not use it again
b. the use of a substance during social activities with one or more friends
c. to relieve an unpleasant emotional state such as sadness, anxiety, stress, or loneliness
d. a person has become dependent on regular use of the substance to feel good physically or psychologically
Answer: D
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