In some drug abusers, drug tolerance develops through classical conditioning. The conditioned stimulus in these cases is

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In classical conditioning, the conditioned stimulus is a neutral stimulus that becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus (such as the drug) to elicit a response. In drug abuse, the ritual surrounding drug administration can become a conditioned stimulus that triggers the body's tolerance response, leading to a decrease in the drug's effectiveness over time. Therefore, the conditioned stimulus in these cases is the drug administration ritual.

In Some Drug Abusers, Drug Tolerance Develops Through Classical Conditioning