According to the phenomenon of conditioned compensatory response, drug addicts develop a tolerance to their drug because:
A) the drug elicits a UR that becomes weaker over time.
B) environmental cues elicit URs that enhance the effect of the drug.
C) the drug elicits a CR that enhances the effect of the drug.
D) environmental cues elicit CRs that counteract the effect of the drug.

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The phenomenon of conditioned compensatory response explains that drug tolerance develops because environmental cues associated with drug use elicit conditioned responses (CRs) that counteract the drug's effects, preparing the body to counter the drug's impact, thereby requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect.

According to the Phenomenon of Conditioned Compensatory Response, Drug Addicts