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NClaborn

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How is substance dependence defined by the American Psychiatric Association?
 
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Random drug testing is increasingly popular in schools, athletics organizations, the U.S. military, hospitals, and workplaces falling under the auspices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: It is defined as substance use that leads to significant impairment or distress and that is characterized by at least three or more of the following within a 1-year period:
 The development of tolerance
 The experience of withdrawal symptoms
 Using the substance in larger quantities or over a longer period than intended
 Inability to cut down or control use of the substance
 Spending inordinate amounts of time on activities aimed at obtaining or using the substance, or recovering from its effects
 Sacrificing important social, occupational, or recreational activities due to the substance use
 Continued use despite knowledge that the substance has caused or exacerbated a physical or psychological problem

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Answer: TRUE


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Reply #2 on: Jul 12, 2018
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