If an adolescent were to use a particular drug at a high frequency and at a high dosage for a relatively long duration, which type of use would he be categorized under?

a. Compulsive drug use
b. Intensified drug use
c. Circumstantial situational drug use
d. Recreational drug use


Answer: A

Psychology

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