When a person must continue to take a drug to satisfy intense cravings for the drug they are demonstrating
A) psychological tolerance.
B) physical dependence.
C) psychological dependence.
D) physical tolerance.

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Psychological dependence is characterized by intense cravings, compulsive drug-seeking behavior, and difficulty controlling drug use despite negative consequences. Physical dependence is characterized by withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued, but may not necessarily involve intense cravings. Tolerance refers to the need for increasing doses of a drug to achieve the same effect, and can be either physical or psychological.

When a Person Must Continue to Take a Drug to Satisfy