Asked by Bianca Tolbert on Sep 30, 2024
What is the term for a strong mental and emotional craving for a drug
A) withdrawal
B) tolerance
C) psychological dependence
D) physical dependence
Psychological Dependence
A form of dependence that involves emotional-motivational withdrawal symptoms, such as anxiety or cravings, upon cessation of drug use or certain behaviors.
Drug
Any substance that, when ingested, injected, inhaled, or absorbed, has a physiological effect on the body, used for medication or in reference to narcotics.
Withdrawal
The process of reducing or eliminating the use of a habit-forming substance or ceasing engagement in a particular behavior.
- Recognize how psychological insights aid in the interpretation of addiction and substance reliance.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize how psychological insights aid in the interpretation of addiction and substance reliance.