How does addiction to psychoactive substances differ from substance abuse?

a. ?Addiction is a more severe form of substance abuse.
b. ?Addiction is a physical need, while substance abuse can stem from a psychological need.
c. ?Addiction does not result in the building of tolerance.
d. ?Addiction leads to serious medical problems while substance abuse does not.


ANSWER:
b

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