Some drug effects take place over the long run; others are more short-term. Which of the following distinctions or dimensions is this difference relevant for?
A) the acute-chronic distinction
B) the ED/LD ratio
C) effective dose versus lethal dose
D) route of administration
E) the central nervous system (CNS)

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The acute-chronic distinction directly refers to the timeframe over which drug effects occur, with "acute" typically referring to short-term effects and "chronic" to long-term effects.

Some Drug Effects Take Place Over the Long Run; Others