Tom Notices That He Must Take a Larger Dose of a Drug

question 20

Multiple Choice

Tom notices that he must take a larger dose of a drug to achieve the same "high." This condition he is experiencing is known as

• A) loss of control.
• B) tolerance.
• C) drug abuse.
• D) compulsion.

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Definitions:

Heart Disease

A range of conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels, often related to atherosclerosis or plaque buildup in arterial walls.

Chronic Diseases

Long-lasting conditions that typically can be controlled but not cured and require ongoing medical attention.

Infectious Diseases

Diseases caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that can spread directly or indirectly from one person to another.

Chronic Diseases

Long-term medical conditions that are generally progressive and may be managed but not cured.