Zachary has been taking Ritalin for his ADHD but finds it is not helping with his symptoms as much as it used to.His doctor suggests changing the dosage.Zackary is likely experiencing drug:
A)tolerance.
B)detoxification.
C)withdrawal.
D)dependence.

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Tolerance occurs when the body becomes accustomed to a drug and requires a higher dosage to achieve the same effect. In this case, Zachary's body is becoming tolerant to the Ritalin, and he needs a higher dosage to experience the same symptom relief. The other options (detoxification, withdrawal, dependence) do not accurately describe Zachary's situation.

Zachary Has Been Taking Ritalin for His ADHD but Finds