A 46-year-old man has terminal cancer and has been receiving fairly high doses of morphine for pain relief around the clock for several months.What level of substance involvement would best apply to this individual?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The individual is dependent on morphine for pain relief due to their terminal cancer, and has been taking high doses around the clock for several months. This is a legitimate medical use of the drug, but it still meets the criteria for dependence, which is defined as a state in which an individual has developed a physiological or psychological need for a drug, and experiences withdrawal symptoms if they stop taking it.

A 46-Year-Old Man Has Terminal Cancer and Has Been Receiving