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What is meant by tolerance and dependence?
Tolerance occurs when it takes a higher dose of the drug to get the same effect. Dependence develops when neurons in the brain adapt to the repeated drug exposure and only function in the presence of the drug. When the addictive substance is withdrawn the user experiences withdrawal symptoms that can be extremely uncomfortable and debilitating prompting the user to use again to avoid the withdrawal syndrome.
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