4.5.1 Substance Use Disorders

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changes in normal bodily functions that cause a drug user to experience withdrawal symptoms upon cessation of use
physical dependence
emotional, rather than a physical, need for a drug which may be used to relieve psychological distress
psychological dependence
state of requiring increasing quantities of the drug to gain the desired effect
tolerance
variety of negative symptoms experienced when drug use is discontinued
withdrawal

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