Addiction Is Often Described as a Behavioral Syndrome Where Drug

Addiction is often described as a behavioral syndrome where drug usage dominates the individual's motivation. Normal constraints on a person's behavior lead to a self-perceived "loss of control." One defining characteristic of addiction is:

A) The ability to stop when confronted by legal consequences
B) Identification with other individuals with the same symptoms
C) Consumption of the substance in greater amounts and for longer periods than intended
D) Behavioral disruption due to the effects of the substance