After taking a drug for several years, Bruce decides to quit taking the drug. He begins to experience a variety of negative physical symptoms and a strong craving for the substance. What term is used to describe what Bruce is experiencing?
A) tolerance
B) dependence
C) drug psychosis
D) drug intoxication

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Bruce is experiencing symptoms of dependence, which is characterized by withdrawal symptoms and strong cravings after discontinuing drug use. Tolerance refers to needing larger doses of a drug over time to achieve the same effects, drug psychosis refers to a serious mental disorder resulting from drug use, and drug intoxication refers to the immediate effects of taking a drug.

After Taking a Drug for Several Years, Bruce Decides to Quit