Paco has come to depend on heroin to be able to function normally. A few weeks ago, he attempted to cut himself off, but he experienced severe sweating and diarrhea. Paco's case illustrates which of the following concepts?

A. drug overdose
B. drug tolerance
C. withdrawal symptoms
D. psychological dependence


Answer: C

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a. true b. false

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