Question

which of the following statements is not true about drug dependence?
a. people that are dependent on drugs believes that they need the drug to function effectively.
b. people that are dependent on drugs experience psychological and physiological changes as a result of drug use
c. people that are dependent on drugs can stop using the drug without experiencing any side effects
d. people that are dependent on drugs are at risk for overdosing
please select the best answer from the choices provided.
o a
o b
o c
o d

Explanation:

• Option A: Drug - dependent individuals often have a psychological belief that they need the drug to function, so this statement is true.
• Option B: Drug use leads to both psychological (e.g., changes in mood, cognition) and physiological (e.g., changes in body chemistry, organ function) changes in dependent people, so this is true.
• Option C: Drug - dependent people typically experience withdrawal symptoms (a type of side effect) when they stop using the drug. These symptoms can be physical (like nausea, tremors) and psychological (like anxiety, cravings). So the claim that they can stop without any side effects is false.
• Option D: Drug - dependent individuals may take higher doses or use drugs in risky ways, putting them at risk of overdosing, so this statement is true.

Answer:

C. People that are dependent on drugs can stop using the drug without experiencing any side effects