The need to drink larger and larger amounts of alcohol to get the equivalent pleasurable sensations associated with alcohol intake is referred to as
A) craving.
B) tolerance.
C) dependence.
D) bingeing.

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Tolerance is a phenomenon where the body adapts to the effects of the substance, leading to a need for larger and larger doses to achieve the same effect. This is a common feature of alcohol dependence and can lead to alcohol addiction if left unchecked.

The Need to Drink Larger and Larger Amounts of Alcohol