Which term describes a situation when a person's reaction to a psychopharmaceutical drug (such as a painkiller) decreases so that larger doses are required to achieve the same effect?
A) Addiction
B) Dependence
C) Abuse
D) Tolerance

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Tolerance describes the phenomenon where the body becomes accustomed to a drug over time, necessitating larger doses to achieve the same effect. This is a physiological response and can occur with many substances, including painkillers.

Which Term Describes a Situation When a Person's Reaction to a Psychopharmaceutical