01:830:340 Quiz: Fave Terms 7
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Tolerance refers to the biological response to a substance that arises after repeated use, requiring that more of the substance is required for the person to feel the same effects as when the person first started using the substance. Withdrawal refers to the response the body has after ceasing to use or decreasing the use of an abused substance that comes with a specific set of symptoms. Polysubstance abuse refers to the abuse of more than one substance by the same person. If an addict becomes tolerant to one substance it is possible that they will use more than one drug, such as mixing alcohol and pills, in order to self medicate or feed his or her addiction.
