A need for markedly increased amounts of alcohol to achieve the desired effect or a markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of alcohol is called:
A)alcohol use disorder
B)alcohol tolerance
C)alcohol withdrawal
D)alcoholism

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Alcohol tolerance is the condition where a person needs an increased amount of alcohol to achieve the desired effect or experiences a diminished effect with the same amount of alcohol. This can be a sign of alcohol use disorder or alcoholism, but tolerance alone is not enough to make a diagnosis.

A Need for Markedly Increased Amounts of Alcohol to Achieve