Ethan uses nose drops to help his nose feel less "stuffy." He has been frequently using the nose drops for several weeks. He now notices that if he stops the nose drops his nose becomes even stuffier than it was before. You can conclude that Ethan now shows __________ the nose drop solution.

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Ethan's increased dependence on the nose drops indicates that he has developed a tolerance to their effects, meaning he needs more of the substance to achieve the same relief. The symptoms he experiences when he stops using the drops suggest he may also be experiencing withdrawal from the substance.

Ethan Uses Nose Drops to Help His Nose Feel Less