Author Question: ________ occurs because of the diminished response of the nervous system to a drug and the ... (Read 17 times)

mrsjacobs44 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

________ 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