A state of psychological or physical dependence on the use of alcohol or other drugs is called what?

• A. Withdrawal
• B. Addiction
• C. Tolerance
• D. Craving

Answer: (B)

Addiction best fits the description because it denotes a state of dependence—psychological or physical—on alcohol or other drugs. When someone is addicted, use continues despite negative consequences, and the body or mind becomes accustomed to the drug, often with withdrawal symptoms if use stops and tolerance may develop over time. Withdrawal is about symptoms that appear when stopping, tolerance is needing more of the drug to achieve the same effect, and craving is a strong urge to use. So addiction encompasses the dependence itself, making it the correct term here.