Regular opioid users who have developed tolerance are less likely to experience opioid-induced respiratory depression at doses that may be harmful to infrequent users of opioids.

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Regular opioid users develop tolerance not only to the analgesic effects of opioids but also to their respiratory depressant effects, meaning they can tolerate higher doses without experiencing the same level of respiratory depression as infrequent users.

Regular Opioid Users Who Have Developed Tolerance Are Less Likely