Kane,a college senior,has been a moderate drinker for the past two years.Now,he needs more beers than he did two years ago to feel "buzzed," which suggests that he has developed ________.

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The fact that Kane requires more beers than before to feel the same effect suggests that he has developed tolerance, which is a reduced sensitivity to the effects of alcohol due to prolonged use. Dependence, withdrawal, and addiction are different concepts that, while related to tolerance, refer to more severe and complex patterns of substance use.

Kane,a College Senior,has Been a Moderate Drinker for the Past