Asked by Heather Taylor on Jun 12, 2024

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Russell needs more of the drug he has been using to get the normal high he got when he first started. Russell is experiencing ________.

A) drug tolerance
B) drug detoxification
C) withdrawal
D) overdrawal

Drug Tolerance

The body's reduced reaction to a drug following its repeated use, requiring increased doses to achieve the same effect.

  • Discern the indications of drug dependence and increased tolerance.
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Kelshun CampbellJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Drug tolerance occurs when the body becomes accustomed to a drug's effects and requires larger doses to achieve the desired effect that was once achieved with a smaller amount. This is likely what's happening to Russell if he needs more of the drug to achieve the same high he got when he first started using it. Withdrawal (C) and overwithdrawal (D) refer to symptoms experienced when stopping or reducing drug use, rather than requiring more of the drug. Drug detoxification (B) is a process of removing drugs from the body and is not related to the symptoms Russell is experiencing.