Asked by Jaela Evans on Jul 24, 2024

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A person who requires increasing amounts of a drug in order to feel its effect is said to have developed

A) tolerance.
B) physical dependency.
C) psychological dependency.
D) resistance.

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  • Acquire knowledge on the biological underpinnings responsible for the development of drug tolerance and onset of withdrawal symptoms.
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ankur patelJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Tolerance is defined as a physiological adaptation to a drug that results in a decrease in the drug's effect over time, and often requires increasing amounts of the drug to achieve the same level of desired effect. This is different from physical and psychological dependency or resistance.