When drug users depart from their normal drug routines, the risk of overdosing from their typical drug dosage
A) decreases because compensatory CRs occur.
B) increases because compensatory URs occur.
C) decreases because compensatory URs do not occur.
D) increases because compensatory CRs do not occur.

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Compensatory CRs (conditioned responses) are learned reactions that the body develops to counteract the effects of drugs. When drug users depart from their normal drug routines, these compensatory CRs are not triggered, which means that the drug user's body may not be able to counteract the usual effects of the drug. Therefore, the risk of overdosing from their typical drug dosage increases.

When Drug Users Depart from Their Normal Drug Routines, the Risk