Cross-tolerance and cross-dependence develop with respect to __________.

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Cross-tolerance and cross-dependence occur when the use of one drug leads to a tolerance or dependence on another drug. Alcohol and barbiturates are both central nervous system depressants and can contribute to cross-tolerance and cross-dependence. Heroin and amphetamines are both addictive central nervous system stimulants, but they do not necessarily lead to cross-tolerance or cross-dependence. Heroin and LSD are different classes of drugs with different mechanisms of action, so they are unlikely to lead to cross-tolerance or cross-dependence. Alcohol and cocaine are different classes of drugs with different mechanisms of action, so they are unlikely to lead to cross-tolerance or cross-dependence.

Cross-Tolerance and Cross-Dependence Develop with Respect to __________