When a person must continue to take a drug to avoid withdrawal illness it is termed
A) tolerance.
B) psychological dependence.
C) physical dependence.
D) codependence.

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Physical dependence is characterized by the occurrence of withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued or dose is decreased. Tolerance refers to the need for increasing amounts of the drug to achieve the desired effect. Psychological dependence refers to the emotional or mental reliance on a drug. Codependence refers to a relationship in which one person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected by addiction.

When a Person Must Continue to Take a Drug to Avoid