A compulsion toward a specific behavior despite negative consequences, and a psychological and/or physical dependence on the behavior or substance being abused is known as which of the following?

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Addiction is characterized by a compulsion toward a specific behavior despite negative consequences, and a psychological and/or physical dependence on the behavior or substance being abused. Drug misuse and substance abuse refer to the use of a drug or substance in a manner that is not consistent with medical or legal guidelines, while chemical dependency refers specifically to a physical dependence on a substance.

A Compulsion Toward a Specific Behavior Despite Negative Consequences, and a Psychological