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What aspects of the clinical criteria used to identify an addiction might you change? Explain why and support your position with facts and other evidence.

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This solution discusses concepts of chemical dependency. Aspects of clinical criteria used to identity an addiction that might be changed are discussed. The supported view is backed up with facts and other evidence. The explanation is given in 311 words.

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Problem: What aspects of the clinical criteria used to identify an addiction might you change? Explain why and support your position with facts and other evidence.

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The seven criteria for substance dependence are:

(1) Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:

(a) A need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication or desired effect.

(b) Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance.

(2) Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following: (a) The ...

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