Bryan finds that, where he used to need only one, he now needs two or more sleeping pills to fall asleep. This development indicates that Bryan
A) is using sleeping pills as a recreational drug.
B) has developed a tolerance to sleeping pills.
C) has become physically addicted to sleeping pills.
D) has become psychologically addicted to sleeping pills

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The fact that Bryan needs more sleeping pills to fall asleep indicates that he has developed a tolerance to them. This means that his body has become accustomed to the effects of the sleeping pills, requiring a higher dose to achieve the same effect. It does not necessarily indicate that he is using the pills recreationally, physically addicted, or psychologically addicted.

Bryan Finds That, Where He Used to Need Only One