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In the context of this unit, the term tolerance refers to
(A) treatment of psychoactive drug addicts by peers and other members of society.
(B) the amount of sleep a person needs to function normally.
(C) the need for an elevated dose of a drug in order to get the same effect.
(D) the labeling of individuals automatically produced by the level of our consciousness.
(E) the harmful side effects of psychoactive drugs.
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(C) the need for an elevated dose of a drug in order to get the same effect.
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People who use psychoactive drugs get an increased tolerance for the drugs, meaning they need more of the drugs to get the same effect. In this context, tolerance has nothing to do with the treatment or labeling of others or with sleep.
Posted : 06/02/2024 3:59 pm