Which statement most accurately describes substance addiction?

A) A chronic, relapsing brain disease associated with craving and a lack of control over use of a substance.
B) A disorder associated with tolerance to a substance as well as withdrawal symptoms if use is abruptly discontinued.
C) Behaviors associated with habitual use of a substance for the single purpose of altering one's mood, emotion, or state of consciousness.
D) A behavioral disorder associated with selected personality features.

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Shannen Patel · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Addiction is a disease which involves a lack of control over substance use as well as craving. Habitual use of a substance relates to abuse, not addiction. Tolerance and withdrawal symptoms when intake is reduced or stopped are not necessarily part of the disease.

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