12th Class Psychology Solved Paper - Psychology-2018 Outside Delhi

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    What is substance dependence?

    Answer:

    Substance dependence:
    (i) There is intense craving for the substance to which the person is addicted, and the person shows tolerance, withdrawal symptoms and compulsive drug-taking.
    (ii) Tolerance means that the person has to use more and more of a substance to get the same effect.
    (iii) Withdrawal refers to physical symptoms that occur when a person stops or cuts down on the use of a psychoactive substance, i.e., a substance that has the ability to change an individual's consciousness, mood and thinking processes.


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