Addiction Involves a Physiological Dependence Commonly Referred to as Tolerance

question 63

True/False

Addiction involves a physiological dependence commonly referred to as tolerance, in which the body requires larger and larger doses of the substance to experience the desired effect.

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Definitions:

Uncertain

Not able to be determined or established without doubt.

Unspecified

The absence of additional specifics in the physician’s documentation.

Neoplasm

Abnormal tissue growth; tumor.

Tissue Examination

The analysis of a sample of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease.