Progressive, chronic abuse of a substance that causes a person to use the substance repeatedly, despite serious health and social consequences, is known as:

A. risk taking
B. addiction
C. tolerance
D. additive effect

b
Rationale: Addiction is defined as progressive, chronic abuse of a substance that causes a person to use the substance repeatedly despite serious health and social consequences.

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