Which of the following exists when a person compulsively uses a drug to maintain physical or bodily comfort?
A)drug tolerance
B)psychological dependence
C)emotional dependence
D)physical dependence

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Physical dependence occurs when a person uses a drug so frequently that their body becomes accustomed to its presence and reacts negatively when the drug is not available, leading to withdrawal symptoms. This is distinct from psychological or emotional dependence, which involves a perceived need for the drug to function mentally or emotionally, and drug tolerance, which refers to needing larger amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect.

Which of the Following Exists When a Person Compulsively Uses