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 is the physical or psychological harm that a drug such as tobacco or alcohol might cause over a long period of use. Secondary toxicity refers to a harmful effect that occurs as a result of exposure to a substance that was not the intended target. Acute toxicity refers to the immediate toxic effects that can occur after a single exposure to a substance. Delayed toxicity is a general term used to describe toxic effects that do not manifest immediately after exposure, but instead may take days, months, or even years to appear.

The Physical or Psychological Harm a Drug Such as Tobacco