Irving's doctor prescribed Valium to help him cope with job-related anxiety. He found a less stressful job, and is anxiety-free. However, Irving keeps taking Valium because he likes its effects. He hasn't had to increase the dosage, and he did not have withdrawal symptoms when he forgot to take his pills. It is MOST likely that Irving is _____.

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Irving's continued use of Valium despite no longer having a medical need for it suggests that he has developed a psychological dependence on the drug. The fact that he has not had to increase his dosage or experienced withdrawal symptoms indicates that he is not physically dependent on it. There is no information to suggest that he is developing a cross-tolerance for other drugs. While his behavior may be concerning, it is not necessarily indicative of drug addiction without further information.

Irving's Doctor Prescribed Valium to Help Him Cope with Job-Related