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mrsjacobs44

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________ occurs because of the diminished response of the nervous system to a drug and the requirement of higher doses of the drug to achieve the desired effect.
 
  a. Dependence
  b. Tolerance
  c. Abstinence
  d. Admittance

Question 2

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), drug abuse refers to the ________.
 
  a. excessive use of a drug in a way that is inconsistent with medical practice
  b. mental or physical craving for a drug and withdrawal symptoms when use of the drug is stopped
  c. physical dependence on a drug
  d. tolerance built up to a particular drug



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a




mrsjacobs44

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


dyrone

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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