The need to take a drug in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms is called __________
A) a craving.
B) tolerance.
C) obsessive compulsion.
D) physical dependence.

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Physical dependence occurs when the body adapts to the drug and requires it to function normally. Withdrawal symptoms occur when the drug is removed from the body, causing discomfort and the need to take the drug in order to avoid these symptoms.

The Need to Take a Drug in Order to Avoid