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A pattern of maladaptive substance use that persists for at least 12 months is a(n) ____ definition of substance abuse

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The correct answer that is being described in the statement is substance dependence. Substance dependence is accompanied by significant clinical signs of distress which are the following; indices of compulsive use, tolerance and as well as withdrawal. This could also be associated with psychological dependence. 
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