_____ is the development of decreasing sensitivity to a drug because of continued use, whereas _____ is the development of decreasing sensitivity to a drug because of the use of another drug.

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Tolerance is the development of decreasing sensitivity to a drug because of continued use, while cross-tolerance is the development of decreasing sensitivity to a drug because of the use of another drug. Addiction and drug abuse are different concepts related to the use of drugs, but not directly related to the development of tolerance.

_____ Is the Development of Decreasing Sensitivity to a Drug