Bess has been using Valium for two years even though it impairs her work performance and jeopardizes her safety because she often drives while intoxicated by the medication.She shows neither tolerance nor withdrawal.According to the DSM-V, Bess's drug use illustrates ____.
A)substance intoxication
B)substance dependence
C)substance abuse
D)substance-induced disorder

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Bess's drug use meets the criteria for substance abuse as she continues to use the medication despite its negative impact on her work performance and safety. Additionally, driving while intoxicated by the medication indicates a disregard for the potential consequences of her actions. The lack of tolerance and withdrawal rules out substance dependence. Substance intoxication and substance-induced disorder refer to the immediate effects of using a substance and do not apply to Bess's situation.

Bess Has Been Using Valium for Two Years Even Though