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It will heighten the tolerance pretty fast.
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What is it called when the drug user needs larger amounts of it?
It's called tolerance, or habituation.
When repeated exposure to the same dose of a drug results in a lesser effect this is called?
Drug habituation
What is it called when one must consume more of a drug to reach the given affect?
"Physical tolerance" is when you must consume more of a drug to reach the same affect.
Is it true or false tolerance requires that you use more of the drug to achieve the same high or medical affect?
true.
The higher the tolerance and dependence of a drug the?
Tolerance and dependence of a drug is a trademark of addiction. The tolerance of a drug builds in which case a person needs more of the drug in their system. The dependence on a drug, is the need for the drug in which to feel like you are living a normal life.
What are two reasons for the development of drug tolerance?
Repeated exposure to a stimulus could increase the development of drug tolerance.
How does drug misuse affect a persons health and well being?
Intoxication can adversely affect an individual in a variety of ways, depending on the toxin and individual.
What sports implement a zero tolerance drug policy?
The Olympic have a zero tolerance drug policy, Marion Jones was stripped years after she won her medals.
What drug has the quickest drug tolerance?
Hrm.... the first one that comes to mind is DMT. You've got about a minute to get your fill of it before your tolerance is built up. This tolerance diminishes fairly quickly too though.
Could you develop tolerance to some effects of a drug but not to others?
Yes. There are some drug effects for which people CANNOT develop tolerance. Of course there are other drug effects which commonly cause people to develop tolerance. If you have specific drugs and effects in mind, let me know.
Difference to being tolerant on a drug and dependent?
Tolerance means that an increased amount of the drug is needed to achieve the same effect as before. Dependence can be physical or psychological. Dependence is referring to a need for the drug in order to function normally. Someone that is dependent on a drug likely has a high tolerance for the drug. However, someone can have a high tolerance for the drug and not go through withdrawals or have other negative effects when the drug is not used anymore.
A drug user who used to use heroin once a day now has to use it three times a day to get the same affect?
yes it happens because you build a tolerance.
