The cycle of addiction is characterized by four common symptoms. the first is , which is the overwhelming need to obtain and use the substance or engage in the behavior.?

The first out of the four common symptoms of addiction is 'compulsion', which is the overwhelming need to obtain and use the substance or engage in harmful behavior.

Explanation:

Addiction is characterized by an inevitable need that is required to be fulfilled to stop feeling physically and mentally restless. An addiction is termed as hazardous because the restlessness caused out of it can sometimes prove fatal. Other than compulsion, there are three other common symptoms of the cycle of addiction which are namely uncontrolled behavior, undesired consequences, and denial.

Ithink the answer is d.