A user of heroin is more likely to overdose when taking heroin in a new environment (different from where the individual normally uses the drug). This observation is evidence for ________.

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This phenomenon is an example of behavioral tolerance, where the body's physiological response to a drug is influenced by the familiarity of the environment in which the drug is consumed. In familiar settings, the body may activate compensatory mechanisms in anticipation of the drug effect, reducing the risk of overdose. In new environments, these anticipatory adjustments are less likely to occur, increasing the risk of overdose.

A User of Heroin Is More Likely to Overdose When