Ethan uses nose drops to help his nose feel less "stuffy." He has been frequently using the nose drops for several weeks. He now notices that if he stops the nose drops his nose becomes even stuffier than it was before. You can conclude that Ethan now shows __________ the nose drop solution.

A) tolerance to
B) cravings for
C) preference for
D) withdrawal from

Nose Drops

A liquid medication intended for administration in the nose to alleviate symptoms such as nasal congestion.

Tolerance

The process of becoming less responsive to a substance or stimulus after repeated exposure.

Withdrawal

A consequence of drug dependence that occurs when the drug is withheld, such that the person feels strong drug cravings and psychological and medical distress.