This scenario is designed to explore key concepts of addiction medicine by following the progression of a substance-related disorder over time. It highlights how dependence and addiction differ, how craving emerges and is maintained, and how internal and external cues influence substance use. The exercise aims to problematise common assumptions, illustrate the complexity of clinical decision-making, and encourage reflection on how therapeutic goals must adapt as motivation, behaviour, and context evolve.

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