Which of the following statements best captures what happens to a person's feelings of pleasure when he or she habitually abuses a drug?
A) Frank loves enhancing his sense of fun by taking ecstasy before going out for the night.
B) Jeff's addiction to heroin supplanted all of the other pleasurable activities in his life, including eating and sex.
C) Due to her binge drinking, Rachel now has two DUI charges.
D) Sarah never used to smoke marijuana, but she feels so good when she smokes it now that she smokes it almost every weekend.

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Habitual drug abuse can lead to addiction, which often shifts the focus of a person's life solely toward obtaining and using the drug. This can result in a loss of interest in other activities that used to bring pleasure or enjoyment, such as eating, sex, or socializing. Option B best captures this shift in pleasure-seeking behavior. The other options do not necessarily address the long-term effects of habitual drug abuse on pleasure or enjoyment.

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