The contemporary term for what was formerly called addiction is now referred to as
A)intoxication.
B)dependence.
C)abuse.
D)misuse.

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The contemporary term for addiction is dependence because it better represents the complex neurological and behavioral changes that occur in the brain with substance use disorders. Intoxication refers to the immediate effects of substances, abuse refers to the pattern of use that leads to harm, and misuse refers to the use of a substance in a way that it is not intended for.

The Contemporary Term for What Was Formerly Called Addiction Is