Secondary psychological dependence is most likely to occur
A)after a drug user experiences abstinence symptoms following drug use
B)after drug tolerance develops
C)after the drug user experiences the euphoric properties of a drug
D)prior to developing physical dependence to a drug

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Secondary psychological dependence is most likely to occur after a drug user experiences abstinence symptoms following drug use. This is because the drug user will associate the drug with the relief of these symptoms, and will therefore be more likely to continue using the drug in order to avoid experiencing them again.

Secondary Psychological Dependence Is Most Likely to Occur