Jan has used crack to the point where she has impaired control over her use of it.While she experiences no withdrawal symptoms when she stops using it, she wants it so badly she cannot stop herself from taking it.What does Jan's reliance on crack illustrate?

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Jan's inability to control her use of crack and strong desire to continue using it even in the absence of withdrawal symptoms suggests that she is psychologically dependent on the drug, meaning that she has formed a strong psychological attachment or craving for it rather than being physically dependent on it (physiological dependence). Tolerance, which refers to the need to use increasingly larger amounts of a drug to achieve the desired effect, is not mentioned in the scenario.

Jan Has Used Crack to the Point Where She Has