Tom notices that he has to take a larger dose of a drug to achieve the same "high." This condition he is experiencing is known as
A) loss of control.
B) compulsion.
C) drug abuse.
D) tolerance.

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Tom's condition of having to take a larger dose of a drug to achieve the same "high" is a classic symptom of tolerance. Tolerance means that the body has adapted to the drug and requires higher doses to achieve the same effects.

Tom Notices That He Has to Take a Larger Dose