Aaron has been taking a mild amphetamine for the past four months to help him cope with being a full-time student while holding down a full-time job.Now that his classes have ended he wants to stop taking the amphetamine,but each time he tries to skip the medication he starts sweating and he develops tremors.It appears that Aaron has
A) developed a drug tolerance for amphetamines.
B) become amphetamine intolerant.
C) developed a physical dependence for amphetamines.
D) habituated to the effects of amphetamines.

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Aaron's symptoms of sweating and tremors suggest that he has developed a physical dependence on the amphetamine. This means that his body has become accustomed to the drug and stopping it abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms. The fact that he has been taking the drug for a prolonged period supports this conclusion, as drug tolerance or habituation typically occurs much more quickly. The choice of amphetamine intolerance is unlikely as he has been taking the drug with apparent success for the past four months.

Aaron Has Been Taking a Mild Amphetamine for the Past