The need for a particular drug in order to function properly is called _____ and is a major contributor to ____, which is the problematic and persistent use of a drug regardless of the consequences.

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Dependence is when the body has adapted to a drug, requiring it to function properly, while addiction is a brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.

The Need for a Particular Drug in Order to Function