What Do Anthropologists Use as the Basis for Cross-Cultural Comparisons

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Short Answer

What do anthropologists use as the basis for cross-cultural comparisons?

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Definitions:

Tolerance

The adjustment that the brain and the body make to the regular use of certain drugs so that ever larger doses are needed to achieve the earlier effects.

Substance Use Disorder

A medical condition characterized by an uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequences.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs used as sedatives and sleeping aids, which can be habit-forming and have been largely replaced by safer alternatives for most applications.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder that makes it difficult for someone to fall asleep, stay asleep, or causes them to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep.