Assume a researcher finds that overuse of a drug reduces the body's production of neurotransmitters. Thus, if an abuser of this drug stops taking the drug, withdrawal symptoms occur until the brain begins producing normal levels of neurotransmitters again. Such a finding would most directly support which view of the cause of substance use disorders?
A) Sociocultural
B) Biological
C) Opponent-process
D) Behavioral

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The finding directly supports the biological view of the cause of substance use disorders, as it highlights the physiological changes (reduced neurotransmitter production) in the body due to drug abuse, which leads to withdrawal symptoms when the drug use is stopped.

Assume a Researcher Finds That Overuse of a Drug Reduces