How is substance dependence best defined? (Select all that apply.)

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Substance dependence is best defined as having a compulsion to use a substance, loss of control over its use, a physiological need to use it, and continued use despite adverse consequences. These criteria are included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria for substance use disorders. Option E refers to a substance-specific syndrome due to recent ingestion and is not a definition of substance dependence.

How Is Substance Dependence Best Defined? (Select All That Apply