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What is psychological dependence?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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A patient has fallen and injured her back. She states that it spasms constantly. The patient is suffering from a _______________ _____________.
 
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Psychological dependence involves feelings of satisfaction and pleasure from taking the drug.

Answer to Question 2

Tonic spasm



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