Asked by Morgan Ballard on Jun 03, 2024
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A progressive decrease in one's response to a drug with repeated and prolonged use is called
A) withdrawal.
B) habituation.
C) dependency.
D) tolerance.
Withdrawal Illness
Symptoms that occur after abrupt discontinuation or decrease in intake of substances that have been used regularly.
Physical Dependence
A physiological state in which the body becomes accustomed to the presence of a substance, leading to withdrawal symptoms when the substance is reduced or stopped.
- Develop an understanding of the effects produced by psychoactive drugs, focusing on the risks of developing dependence and tolerance.
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Josefina PerezJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Tolerance is the progressive decrease in one's response to a drug with repeated and prolonged use. Withdrawal is a set of symptoms that occur when someone stops using a drug they have become physically dependent on. Habituation and dependency refer to psychological dependence on a drug rather than a decrease in response.
Learning Objectives
- Develop an understanding of the effects produced by psychoactive drugs, focusing on the risks of developing dependence and tolerance.