The physical or psychological harm a drug such as tobacco or alcohol might cause over a long period of use is known as __________.

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Chronic toxicity refers to the long-term negative effects of a drug, substance, or toxin. This can include physical harm (such as lung cancer from tobacco use) or psychological harm (such as addiction and depression from alcohol abuse). Secondary toxicity refers to the harm caused by exposure to a chemical that is produced as a result of the breakdown of a drug or other substance. Acute toxicity refers to the immediate harmful effects of a single exposure to a drug or toxin. Delayed toxicity is not a commonly used term in toxicology.

The Physical or Psychological Harm a Drug Such as Tobacco