Question

Which of the following correctly lists substances that can cause addiction?

Options

• Gambling, television, and sleep

• Gambling and card games

• Reading, exercise, and meditation

• Nicotine, alcohol, and drugs

Answer 1

Nicotine, alcohol, and drugs are substances that produce physical and psychological dependence in addiction. Gambling, by contrast, is a habit, not a substance, though it can also be addictive.