Tom notices that he has to take a larger dose of a drug to achieve the same "high." The condition he is experiencing is known as
A)loss of control.
B)tolerance.
C)drug abuse.
D)compulsion.

Question

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Tolerance occurs when an individual requires increased amounts of a substance to achieve the same desired effects that were once achieved at lower doses. Loss of control and compulsion are indicative of addiction, while drug abuse refers to the misuse of drugs regardless of tolerance or addiction.

Tom Notices That He Has to Take a Larger Dose