Gene has been using crystal meth everyday for the last six months. He has lost his part-time job and is flunking out of college. He has pawned many of his possessions and even stolen money from his family to "take care of his habit." Gene's pattern of psychoactive drug use, at this point, would be classified as
A)intensive.
B)compulsive.
C)instrumental.
D)regressive.

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Gene's behavior is indicative of compulsive drug use, characterized by a loss of control over drug intake despite negative consequences, such as job loss, academic failure, and engaging in illegal activities to support the habit.

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