Psychologists have clinically defined drug addiction as substance use disorder, which is essentially the
A) strong desire to withdraw from drugs.
B) strong desire to self-administer a drug of abuse.
C) dysphoria associated with stopping a drug.
D) temporary euphoria often experienced by drug users.

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Substance use disorder, or drug addiction, is defined as a strong desire to self-administer a drug of abuse. This includes the compulsion to seek out and use drugs despite negative consequences, such as physical or psychological harm or social and interpersonal problems. The other options listed (A, C, and D) do not accurately represent the clinical definition of drug addiction.

Psychologists Have Clinically Defined Drug Addiction as Substance Use Disorder