Asked by Josie Willie on Jun 24, 2024
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To scare the students away from using drugs,Zoe uses the example of ____,a drug that leads to rapid tolerance,so the user needs larger and larger doses to get the same effect even after using the drug only a couple of times.
A) alcohol
B) morphine
C) LSD
D) MDMA
Rapid Tolerance
The process by which an individual quickly becomes less responsive to a substance or stimulus after initial exposure.
Opioid Epidemic
A serious public health crisis caused by the widespread abuse of and addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids.
- Be aware of the psychological and physical dependence aspects of addiction and the concept of tolerance.
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paola mejiaJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Morphine is known to lead to rapid tolerance, meaning the user needs larger and larger doses to achieve the same effect, even after using it only a few times. This can lead to increased risk of overdose and addiction. By highlighting this particular danger, Zoe can highlight the risks and potential harms of using opioids in particular, and drugs in general.
Learning Objectives
- Be aware of the psychological and physical dependence aspects of addiction and the concept of tolerance.