Drug additions are often based on stress reduction. Alcohol reduces stress. Smoking reduces anxiety. Continued drug usage is maintained by
A)positive reinforcement
B)negative reinforcement
C)positive punishment
D)negative punishment
E)discrimination training

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus (such as stress or anxiety) to increase the likelihood of a behavior (such as drug use) being repeated.

Drug Additions Are Often Based on Stress Reduction